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Microplastics on Our Plates: How Tiny Particles Enter Our Bodies
These tiny plastic fragments, less than five millimetres in size, have quietly infiltrated our food, water, and even our bodies. Plastic surrounds us in packaging, clothing, cosmetics, and car tires. But now, it’s not just around us; it is also inside us.
A thousand whysPart 2: Revive Your Curiosity: The Importance of Navigating Adult Life with a Childlike Mind
Neurocognitively, the adult brain becomes more selective. It filters information to increase efficiency. This is useful for making quick decisions, but it can lead to exploitative thinking, meaning using what we know to the detriment of what we could discover.
When Eating Healthy Becomes Unhealthy: An Overview of Orthorexia
In today's wellness-obsessed society, it's simple to commend someone who plans their meals carefully, stays away from processed foods, and avoids sugar. However, what occurs when the strict adherence to a healthy diet begins to harm one's physical and mental well-being?
The Forever Fantasy: Why Living Forever Isn’t in Our DNA
Every so often, headlines announce the possibility of extending life well beyond what we currently think possible—some even hint at immortality. But let’s be clear: we are nowhere close to living forever, and arguably, we never will be.
Adult-Onset Allergies: What You Need to Know
While it's acknowledged that adults can develop environmental allergies even without a childhood history, precise percentages quantifying this occurrence are not readily available. However, it, too, is not zero. As the global population ages, allergy manifestations among the elderly will become more common in the future. This is the topic we will be discussing in the third and final installment of our immune system series.
Immunity Starts in the Kitchen, Dietary Essentials
While genetics and exercise play a role, what we eat can have a significant impact on how well our immune system functions. A well-balanced diet full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can support and even boost immune health, while poor dietary choices can weaken immune responses and increase the risk of illness.
Neuroscience and Big Goals: How Your Brain Can Help You Succeed Part II: 9 Neuroscience-Backed Strategies to Turn a Big Goal into Tangible Success
You probably have a project close to your heart. A slightly blurry dream, tucked somewhere between your to-do lists, busy days... and that small inner voice that hesitates.