Are you tired of endless study sessions that seem to drag on with little progress? Do you find yourself easily distracted or struggling to stay focused? If so, you might want to consider the power of studying in 4-hour blocks. In this article, we'll explore why this method works and how you can implement...
Studying in medical school can be overwhelming, with vast amounts of information to digest and retain. However, with the right strategies, it's possible to study effectively and memorize key concepts. In this article, we'll explore three valuable tips shared by a medical student on how to study effectively and excel in medical education. Tip 1:...
Credit: Ideogram Aging is an unavoidable process, yet at the cellular level, it can also be influenced—it's been observed to speed up during pregnancy and periods of stress, but reversibly so. However, the perception of our age based on appearance may not align with how our bodies actually age or function. Possibly judgmental, yet somewhat accurate:...
Brains are larger than they were in the 1930s. Credit: Ideogram Larger brain size indicates enhanced brain health and cognitive abilities. Since the 1930s, there has been a consistent increase in brain size. A recent study highlights the implications of this growth on the likelihood of developing dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease. By 2020, more than 55...
AIs are learning to track human emotional responses in real-time, by watching our faces and listening to the tone in our voicesHume AI New research indicates that GPT-4 surpasses the average human in influencing opinions, especially as it acquires more information about us. With the ability to observe us in real-time, AI appears poised to...
Credit: Depositphotos While most people are familiar with the traditional five senses (touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste), not everyone is aware of our additional sense known as interoception. Interoception pertains to our perception of the body's internal state. It enables us to sense and comprehend internal signals regulating crucial bodily functions such as hunger, thirst,...
Credit: Ideogram Researchers have identified a correlation between lower household income and accelerated degradation of the white matter in the brain. While the levels of this white matter naturally decrease as individuals age, residing in poverty appears to hasten this decline. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Lausanne and the University of Geneva...
Tails serve various purposes, yet unlike vervet monkeys seen in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda, humans' nearest primate ancestors shed these appendages roughly 25 million years ago. ImageBROKER/Shutterstock Humans are special, but we're missing something common in many animals with spines: a tail. Why this is has been a bit of a mystery. Tails are helpful...
Credit: Pixabay It appears that the well-being of young people in America is concerning. According to the latest annual World Happiness Report, the United States has slipped to the 23rd position among the world's happiest nations. This marks a significant decline of eight positions from the previous year, marking the first time the US has fallen...
It is estimated that around 476,000 Americans could receive a diagnosis of Lyme disease this year. gabort – stock.adobe.com New hope may be on the horizon in the battle against Lyme disease, an illness transmitted by ticks that can sometimes lead to long-term health problems. A recent study conducted by researchers from MIT and the University...
