The field of medicine is rapidly evolving. We are constantly developing technological advancements that better allow us to save lives. However, there are still several areas that we can improve independent of technology. I want to be a doctor someday, and while I was doing research on the field Continue Reading
The Science Behind Orthokeratology Lenses
I don't have 20/20 vision, but I can see perfectly well without needing glasses or contacts during the day. So, how is this possible? Well, for the past four years I've been wearing orthokeratology lenses every night and when I wake up I am able to see without the need for any glasses. However, if I Continue Reading
The Meat of our Future
Of all the foods that exist, beef is probably one of my favorite. However, each time I take a bite of a juicy hamburger there is the constant thought of the numerous disadvantages of meat consumption. With a predicted amount of an average American eating approximately 222 pounds of meat and poultry Continue Reading
Is antibacterial soap better than regular soap?
Soap (c)PNGimg.com, CC BY-NC 4.0 The word bacteria is quite unpleasant. Generally, I don't want to think about the number of bacteria growing on my phone screen and faucet taps. Thus, I wanted to know which measures we take to protect ourselves against bacteria are actually effective. In Continue Reading
Is Sugar Killing Us?
We love sugar as a society but I know from first hand experiences how addicting added sugar can be. When I was younger I would come home from school and eat an ice cream sundae with a couple chewy granola bars because they tasted so good. But my mom disapproved so she dared me to try not eating any Continue Reading
Zzz! What About Napping?
Sleeping Man Sleep Rest (c) Lilly Cantabile CC0 1.0 I love napping. Whenever I feel stressed or tired, I sleep. However, these naps tend to be over an hour long. Occasionally, they can even last up to three hours. However, can they still be considered naps? Are naps even good for you? Our Continue Reading
Why do we get Nervous?
Today is testing day for me. My cycling club has set up a nice area for us to basically do the beep test on a bike. Every three minutes the wattage will increase by 25 until I break down and cannot continue. I am extremely nervous for this. My stomach hurts and I feel light headed but why is this? Continue Reading
Late Night Snacking Can’t be bad! Or Can It?
Sporkman Craving (c) KatrinaTheLamia CC BY-SA 3.0 Let's admit it. We have all gone through this before. You are laying down on the sofa watching your favourite T.V. show, but suddenly, you are craving for snacks. You try to resist, but the food is only steps away from your reach! The Continue Reading
Do sounds make you high? The reality of I-dosing
Sound© LuisLima89989, CC BY-SA 3.0 Introduction What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about someone getting high? Likely some street drug right? Maybe it is time to tweak that a bit. Today, let's set that aside as there is a new drug making its way into this world: Binaural Continue Reading
Should we All Take Vitamin Supplements?
Vitamin Supplement Tablets (c) Ragesoss, CC BY 2.0 When I'm in a pharmacy, I sometimes get nosey and look into customers shopping baskets to see what they are buying. One of the products that I notice fly off the shelves the most are vitamin supplements. Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Continue Reading