Nonverbal behaviors such as body posture, facial expressions, and eye contact can say much about a person and, often, their meanings are universally recognized [1]. These behaviours enable nonverbal communication, which is especially important for survival and reproductive fitness [2]. However, what happens when a person’s actions conflict with their
As history has progressed, pregnancy, labor, and delivery have become increasingly safer, allowing pregnant people to become the parent they wish to be. This is due to not only advancements in medical technology, but also through surgical interventions such as cesarean sections, or c-sections. While c-sections allow for the safer
By Labiba Nawar and Inara Nanji Introduction Ethical choices arise when ethical questions, complications, or dilemmas emerge. [1] Ethical decision-making is an approach that bases its foundation on ethical codes with a mutual understanding of right and wrong. According to their judgment of right and wrong vs. good and evil, people
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare disorder affecting about 30,000 Americans; it is a progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that is inherited through an autosomal dominant gene, meaning the inheritance of only one mutated allele (a part of a gene) is sufficient to cause the trait of the disease (Vonsattel et al.,
In certain areas of the world, monolinguals are in the minority. Canada and Europe have reported rates of 55% and 67% bilingual populations, respectively, whereas India and the United States report 25% and 20%, respectively, thereby showing regional differences in bilingualism [2]. Recently, there has been an increase in the
Have you struggled with sleep and sought advice from your friends and family to no avail? Well, you are not alone. An estimated 10% of the population struggles with insomnia, and many turn to unhelpful ways to deal with it. In this article, we debunk three common misconceptions about sleep,
It is not an understatement to say that the world exists on a very fragile status quo. Until the past century, a dichotomous lens has been used to define social beliefs and any deviations from these norms resulted in mockery, exclusion, or public ridicule. However, through public efforts and campaigns,
Today, I am here at the hospital with my pregnant wife waiting for our turn to meet our obstetrician. We have generally had a great experience; our doctor does not ignore me and only talk to my wife like every other doctor. They acknowledge my presence, her lesbian partner’s presence,
Video gaming is a popular activity enjoyed by all ages. In recent years, children and adolescents in particular, are spending more time indoors playing video games, than they do on outdoor activities. While some games are educational, there is an increased demand for games which may focus on unfavourable themes
The novel coronavirus has impacted over 200 countries of the world and its unceasing effects continue to dismantle us. The unusual circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have forced all of us to adapt to several changes, one of which is the online education delivery method. Transitioning to remote learning has
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