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
Imagine a world like no other riddled with an illness that keeps getting stronger the more we fight it. Imagine the helplessness one feels when someone they care about is sick and possibly in pain, but they must choose between their own well-being or that sick loved one’s. This past
As warm places like Texas and Oklahoma reached record low temperatures in February, the long lasting impacts of climate change has become a serious topic of discussion. The snowstorm that hit many southern states earlier this year left people in freezing cold temperatures -without power and water for days- and
Agriculture is an industry that is facing multiple crises converging upon it at once. A serious drive to increase its sustainability and efficiency is underway, and it involves re-examining every resource and method used today. The ongoing population explosion has resulted in the agriculture industry attempting to ramp up production.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common chronic musculoskeletal disorder in the world, with more than 500 million people affected worldwide (6% of the global population) (Hunter, March, & Chew, 2020). It is twice as common in women than men and increases in incidence with age, specifically after 60 years of
Have you ever wondered whether your parents’ or grandparents’ lived experiences had any impact on your mind and behavior? While we can’t answer this question definitively, a similar question can be addressed by studies in recent years examining the intergenerational transmission of maternal trauma. Their findings suggest that the trauma
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