Fun fact: The term “toxic positivity” saw a 450% spike in Google searches after the 2020 pandemic lockdowns — turns out, forced cheerfulness isn’t comforting during a global crisis. Introduction: When Positivity Becomes a Problem In a world that constantly tells us to “look on the bright side” and “stay positive,” it’s no surprise that …
In an era where smartphones are extensions of our hands and social media platforms are our daily hangouts, it’s ironic that Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—are experiencing unprecedented levels of loneliness. Dubbed “The Age of Solitude,” this phenomenon sees our most digitally connected generation grappling with feelings of isolation and disconnection. How did …
Fun Fact: In March 2020, a single choir rehearsal in Washington state turned into one of the most important case studies for understanding how COVID-19 spreads, long before the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially acknowledged the virus was airborne. Introduction: When One Voice Changed the Air The year was 2020. The world was just beginning …
Fun fact: A mouse brain, no larger than a fingernail, might just help us crack one of the toughest human psychological puzzles — post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It may sound like science fiction, but new research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that understanding how mice let go of fear could one day …
Fun Fact: The human gut hosts around 100 trillion bacteria, outnumbering human cells by more than 10 to 1! Imagine spending years trapped in your own body by relentless, unexplained pain. No visible injury, no clear diagnosis—just daily agony that painkillers barely touch. Now imagine that the solution might not be found in a powerful …
Fun Fact: This is the first time in history that nearly every nation, except one of the most powerful, has come together to sign a treaty to combat future pandemics — a moment as unique as it is urgent. In a world still healing from the scars of COVID-19, something remarkable just happened. In a …
Fun fact: Your arteries can start clogging silently in your 20s—long before any symptoms of heart disease appear! Not long ago, my father’s friend underwent open-heart surgery. The reason? A serious condition known as three-vessel coronary artery disease, where all three major arteries supplying blood to the heart had been blocked, thanks to an invisible …
Fun Fact: Did you know that in ancient Greece, fasting was considered a form of medicine and was prescribed by the legendary physician Hippocrates? Intermittent Fasting Benefits: Weight Loss & Beyond In today’s world of constantly changing diet trends—from pineapple cleanses to the potato-only challenge—one strategy has stood the test of time and science: intermittent …
Did you know that alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, putting it in the same category as tobacco and asbestos? Despite its social acceptance, alcohol’s effects on the body go far beyond intoxication. In this blog, we’ll explore how ethanol, the primary ingredient in alcoholic beverages, is broken down into acetaldehyde, a toxic …
Did you know? Quinoa was once called the “gold of the Incas” and believed to increase the stamina of warriors! In a world grappling with climate change, water scarcity, and malnutrition, quinoa emerges as a superhero of the food world. This ancient grain, or more accurately, pseudocereal, is not just a nutritional powerhouse but also …
