Written by: Deepika Miryala Edited by: Ayush Halder (Image from: https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/how-sleep-affects-your-health-and-how-to-get-more-of-it.h00-159621801.html ) Abstract Many individuals in this day and age struggle with getting an adequate amount of good sleep. Sleep simply has not been prioritized enough in modern life. However, getting high-quality sleep is vital to our health, and researchers are delving into the world of sleep to help people maximize r

Written by: Deepika Miryala Edited by: Aylin Abbasi Moein and Nadia Hall (Image from: https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/positive-young-woman-meditating-in-lotus-pose-2d-vector-isolated-illustration-gm1404837870-456938688 ) Abstract Meditation is a practice dating back thousands of years, and it is prevalent in a variety of cultures. This practice is intended to be a calming ritual that helps reduce stress and promotes happiness and well-being. In recent years, research has i

Written by: Deepika Miryala  Edited by: Fahad Hassan Shah and Nadia Hall (Image from: https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf ) Abstract Social connection is vital to our well-being. Being together makes us feel secure and visible. When we neglect this innate need, we suffer. With the digital age in full swing, we isolate more frequently without realizing it, allowing the consequences of seclusion to fester without us even realiz

Written by: Manasa Kumar Edited by: Fahad Hassan Shah (Image from: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/02/10/marijuanas-effects-on-the-brain-need-more-research ) With the decriminalization of recreational cannabis in several states in the United States and in countries around the world, weed has become almost a household term (and item). It is the most commonly abused drug and accounts for half of all drug seizures by law enforcement (Hempel & Xi, 2022; WHO, 2021). Though its

Written by: Emma Reid Edited by: Fahad Hassan Shah (Image: National Cancer Institute, https://dceg.cancer.gov/research/how-we-study/micro...