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Researcher: Roop Singh Research Editor: Sahij Sidhu As university students, our phones are rarely more than a few inches away. Notifications, group chats, emails, TikTok, lectures on one tab, and Spotify on another, constant stimulation feels normal. However, what many students do not realize is that this level of digital exposure is actively reshaping our attention span, memory, and stress levels. Our brains were not designed for nonstop input.  What Happens to Your Brain Du

Researcher: Bill Nguyen Research Editor: Linette Borges Figure 1. “I swear I will do it tomorrow!” Does that sound like you? As university students, being overwhelmed in your workload is inevitable. However, there are still some individuals, who have learned the secret to a productive life – they finish all their daily to-do lists, hit the gym daily, and especially never have to cram for their exams. Today, we will discuss your “enemy” that prevents you from reaching a prod

Research Writer: Bill (Tran Gia Phuc) Nguyen Research Editor: Linette Borges In this digital era, coming with the convenience of smart phones and internet connection, is a mental health risk affecting many young people – doomscrolling. So, what is doomscrolling? It describes the activity of spending an extensive amount of time viewing news or posts online via multiple platforms, such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, etc. A survey revealed that 53% of Gen Z adults describe them

Researcher: Sophie J. Research Editor: Linette Borges Our body’s autonomic nervous system (ANS) is regulated by a complex network of multi-systemic signaling pathways that work behind the scenes to keep us safe, both at rest and in danger. It contains 2 distinct branches, the sympathetic ‘fight-or-flight’ system, and the parasympathetic ‘rest-and-digest' system. These systems work in tandem to keep our body in the balanced physiological state of homeostasis, but have you e

As we navigate the ups and downs of life, it's easy to forget one of the most important relationships we have: the one with our own...

Self-Criticism: Self-criticism and shame are common across all mental health difficulties and can have powerful negative impacts on your...

What is self-love? Self-love refers to the practice of providing yourself with compassion and care. It involves accepting and valuing...