We know what you’re wondering: yes, it will hurt. But it’ll be worth it, provided you do your due diligence and research. Tattoos are a fantastic way to show off your style and artistically express yourself. Often, a tattoo has a backstory or meaning towards it, like an inside joke with close friends or a… Continue reading Tattoo Guide: All You Need to Know Before Inking
The Basics of Ergonomics – Preventing Strain and Pain
Bad posture and sitting down for long periods of time cause significant damage to your body, like carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries. Ergonomics is a field of study that makes products and workspaces better to cause less strain, fatigue, and injuries. One of the main goals of ergonomics is primarily to have a… Continue reading The Basics of Ergonomics – Preventing Strain and Pain
How The Media Affects Pre-Teens and Teens
Getting that perfect selfie to post on Instagram or making a Tik Tok video showing off the latest trending dances and obsessively monitoring the likes and comments is the norm for pre-teens and teens in this day and age. “Social media is not real life,” said Essena O’Neill, a 19-year-old Australian Internet star who quit… Continue reading How The Media Affects Pre-Teens and Teens
Drug Overdoses – A Surprisingly Common Issue
A drug overdose occurs when a person consumes too much of a substance, whether prescribed, over-the-counter, legal, or illegal. Overdosing from drugs can be accidental or intentional. You have overdosed if you have taken more than the recommended amount of a drug or enough to harm your body’s functions. Overdoses can have serious medical consequences,… Continue reading Drug Overdoses – A Surprisingly Common Issue
Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong – A Big Price to Pay for Beauty
Do you always scroll through RealSelf and dream about getting that nose job or BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift, for those not familiar with the term)? You may want to think again. Even non-surgical procedures like the famous CoolSculpting (basically freezing your fat cells) have dangerous consequences. Read on to find out more. Remember that BBL… Continue reading Cosmetic Surgery Gone Wrong – A Big Price to Pay for Beauty
The Top 7 Benefits of Getting Better, More High-Quality Sleep
How Much Sleep Is Ideal, Anyway? Sleep deprivation can be extremely harmful to your physical and mental health, resulting in unpleasant symptoms. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, difficulty remembering information, a reduced attention span, sluggish thinking, decreased sexual desire, poor decision making, irritability, daytime sleepiness, and other mood problems. The amount of sleep… Continue reading The Top 7 Benefits of Getting Better, More High-Quality Sleep
Fast Food: Your Body’s Silent Killer
If you’ve watched the documentary “Super-Size Me,” you’d know that it takes a horrific yet fascinating, honest look at fast food and its terrible effects on the human body. The documentary features the famous, now scandalized Morgan Spurlock (he admitted to sexual misconduct in 2017) and details how he gains a staggering 24 and a… Continue reading Fast Food: Your Body’s Silent Killer
Telehealth 101: Video Visits Explained
What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine is an umbrella term that encompasses how you and your doctor can communicate remotely using technology. It consists of telephone calls, video chats, emails, and messages. Let’s take an example, say you have diabetes — telehealth may be able to help in the following ways: How Does Telemedicine Work? Currently, the… Continue reading Telehealth 101: Video Visits Explained
7 Things to Know About Stem Cell Therapy
What Are Stem Cells? Stem cells generate new cells for the body as it grows and replaces damaged or lost specialized cells. They can do so due to two distinct properties: Types Of Stem Cells There are three main types of stem cells: Embryonic Stem Cells Embryonic stem cells replenish an embryo’s cell count as… Continue reading 7 Things to Know About Stem Cell Therapy
Are Violent Video Games to Blame for Violence in Real Life?
The accused El Paso Walmart shooter, who killed 20 people and wounded 24 others in 2019, briefly referenced soldiers in a video game. History Of Video Games – Normal and Violent First, let’s take a look at the history of video games: It goes back to 1972 when Atari released its first game, Pong.… Continue reading Are Violent Video Games to Blame for Violence in Real Life?