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Friendships hold a special place in our life stories, offering joy, support, and connection. But what exactly makes these bonds so unique? To explore this, let’s first look at a typical friendship in action. If I could design a best friend, she would pale in comparison to Priya. She has this incredible ability to turn …
What is Mental Illness? The term “mental illness” suggests a problem with the brain. But is it just an abstract issue, or is there a physical basis to mental illnesses? As scientists investigate these conditions, they discover how the biological processes of the brain change when someone experiences a mental illness. To grasp what mental …
Deep in the lush environment of our scalps lives Malassezia, a type of yeast that thrives on the oils our skin produces. For about half of the human population, this yeast can lead to the pesky condition known as dandruff. So, why do some people experience more dandruff than others, and how can it be …
Remember that thing I promised to do? Yeah… about that. We often struggle to follow through on our intentions. Why? Because there’s a significant gap between wanting to do something and actually doing it. Let’s call this gap the Motivation Bridge. This bridge is built with motivational planks, such as: While this bridge isn’t always …
Researchers have known for decades that meditation can significantly improve both physical and mental health. It helps relieve stress, lowers blood pressure, and can elevate your mood. However, it’s only in recent years that neuroscientists have begun to explore the changes in brain structure associated with the benefits of meditation. The Brain’s Adaptability: Rewiring Neural …
Can you really freeze your body and come back to life? On January 12, 1967, James Bedford passed away, but he had a bold plan to cheat death. Bedford became the first person to be cryogenically frozen, aiming to preserve his body until a future where any illness could be cured, essentially reversing death. This …
It’s often said that despite humanity’s many conflicts, we all bleed the same. While this is a comforting thought, it isn’t entirely accurate. Our blood actually comes in different varieties, and understanding these differences is essential for our health. What Makes Up Our Blood? Our red blood cells contain a crucial protein called hemoglobin. This …
If you know an older left-handed person, they may have had to learn to write or eat with their right hand. In many cultures, it was common to force children to use their “proper” hand. The word for “right” even means “correct” or “good” in English and many other languages. So, if being left-handed is …
Health is our most valuable asset, but we often take it for granted until it’s gone. As we live longer than ever, an unexpected consequence is that many people experience prolonged periods of illness. Aging often leads to more time spent in pain and discomfort, prompting scientists to focus on optimizing not just our lifespans …
During World War I, the horrors of trench warfare introduced a toxic weapon known as mustard gas. Soldiers exposed to this gas faced severe respiratory issues, eye damage, and painful skin blisters. In the quest for an antidote, scientists discovered that mustard gas significantly damaged the bone marrow, impairing its ability to produce blood cells. …