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Category: Health & Wellness

Health, wellness, bio-hacking, fitness

Should Social Media Platforms Be Held Accountable for Mental Health Crises?

Let’s dive into a topic that’s been buzzing louder than a Gen Xer’s mixtape playlist from the ‘80s (yup, that includes yours truly). Social media – the double-edged sword of connection and chaos – has been revolutionising our world while raising serious questions about its role in mental health crises. Should platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and the mighty Facebook be… Read more →

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The Most Interesting Startups You’ve Never Heard Of

Aight, let’s dive into some of the coolest, most cutting-edge startups making waves in 2024. These companies are innovating in unexpected ways, from revolutionising sustainability to redefining technology. You might not know their names yet, but they’re the ones to watch. XAXAXA 1. Wonolo Think of Wonolo as the ultimate matchmaker for companies and job seekers. This platform skips the… Read more →

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The Myth of the “Digital Detox”

Aight, let’s talk about this whole “digital detox” thing. You’ve probably heard it a million times, right? People preaching about the glories of putting your phone down, disconnecting from the internet, and finding balance in the real world. They make it sound like it’s some sort of magical cure for all the chaos in our lives. XAXAXA But hold up—is… Read more →

The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

Aight, let’s get real about social media and mental health. XAXAXA. Social media—our digital playground, newsstand, and, let’s face it, a place for endless doomscrolling. But what’s it really doing to our mental health? Is it helping us connect, or is it just a fancy way to stress us out? Spoiler alert: it’s a mixed bag. The Good Stuff Let’s… Read more →

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Experiencing a Hypnic Jerk – What’s Going On?

So, I’ve been having this weird thing happen to me lately… and no, it’s not some alien abduction or random glitch in the matrix. It’s a hypnic jerk—you know, that sudden twitch or muscle spasm when you’re drifting off to sleep? Yeah, that. Turns out, it’s actually pretty common, but it still freaks me out every time it happens! Here’s… Read more →

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How Alcohol Affects Muscle

The study involving 8 men shows how drinking alcohol for 3 hours affected muscle protein synthesis. The study tested the effects of alcohol on the body with different types of meals: whey protein after exercise, protein plus alcohol, and carbohydrates plus alcohol. The use of alcohol, even along with protein foods, suppresses the anabolic response in skeletal muscles and therefore… Read more →

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Cracking your knuckles

​​​​ Why Do Our Bones Pop? Let’s Crack This Mystery! Aight, let’s talk about that oddly satisfying pop you hear when you crack your knuckles—or any joint, really. What’s going on in there? Is your body playing its own little drum solo, or is it something cooler? Turns out, it’s science! 🧪 What’s Inside the Joint? The joints that love… Read more →

Tea: Yeah or Meh?

What sets green tea apart from coffee? Even though both beverages contain significant concentrations of caffeine. Yet tea is generally perceived as a less stimulating drink than coffee. L-theanine, an amino acid that is present in tea rather than coffee, exerts a relaxing effect. While caffeine affects dopamine levels, l-theanine provides inhibitory impacts similar to those of the neurotransmitter GABA.… Read more →

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