To illustrate this concept, Daniel Kahneman, in his work Thinking, Fast and Slow, proposes two different systems by which our brain deals with information: System 1 and System 2. System 1 is responsible for intuitions, hunches, and memory recall. It contains our brain’s Default Mode Network (DMN), which dominates your cognition when you are zoning out during class or work, letting your mind wander, or sleeping.

Getting diabetes is scary, but the key to living a full life with diabetes is adaptation. It takes time to adapt to diabetes, but things will begin to smooth out as you get used to it.  Make sure to eat healthy, exercise, and test your blood sugar often. While it goes without saying, take your medication as your doctor prescribed it, even if you feel alright.

Alzheimer's, a neurodegenerative brain disorder, has been found to be twice as prevalent in women as men. Many have assumed that this difference is due to women living longer. However, there are many key differences between men and women’s brains as they age.

Much to the surprise of scientists and the public, PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, have been found in pads and tampons. Commonly known as “forever chemicals” for their environmentally harmful nature, these “ubiquitous and persistent manufacturing chemicals have been linked by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to a range of health ills….

Although Tiktok influencers have pushed oil pulling onto viewers and followers, studies have proven that, while somewhat effective, it is not as effective as influencers claim it to be. So next time you watch and fret over a video outlandishly claiming that another absurd product is the next best thing for your health, close your phone and stick to the worn, traditional way. 

While the flipped circadian cycle may not seem to pose a threat, naps during the day are not sufficient enough to make up the lost hours at night. By sleeping the full nine to ten hours, the body is able to achieve SWS, or slow wave sleep. This portion of sleep is the most restorative and beneficial part of sleeping. SWS relaxes muscles and slows down heart rate and respiration. 

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its 5th anniversary, its impact on our society still remains evident. The pandemic isolated people around the globe, forcing them to use the internet and virtual calls to connect with one another. Even though some introverts thrived in their new virtual environment, those who relied on physical contact suffered greatly.