Let’s Talk About Vein Specialists 👩‍⚕️ These docs are like plumbers for your body’s blood highways – but way more qualified (and hopefully better dressed). What is a vein specialist? A vein specialist (AKA a phlebologist) is a medical professional who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the veins. They focus on conditions affecting…
Image source Nursing is a dynamic and rewarding profession, but it’s also one of the most challenging. From long shifts to emotionally intense situations, the demands on nurses are unique. Yet, excelling in this field isn’t just about surviving the day-to-day; it’s about thriving, improving your skills, and finding balance. Achieving excellence as a registered…
Moving to a new environment can be both exciting and challenging. Adjusting to unfamiliar surroundings often brings a mix of emotions, impacting mental health in unexpected ways. Leaving behind the comfort of a known space can lead to stress, anxiety, and even loneliness, especially when navigating new routines or trying to establish connections. However, moving…
There’s a credit card’s worth of plastic in your brain. How’d it get there? From something that’s everywhere, invisible, and according to some people, going to kill us all Microplastics. If you’re reading this then you probably already know that microplastics are in our food, water, and air. You probably also know that there’s alcohol…
It’s a cold fall day. You’re biting into the most delicious chocolate chip cookie you’ve ever tasted, and you don’t feel terrible afterwards. Why? Because it’s packed with more protein than chicken breast! How? The secret ingredient. Bugs. From protein-packed pancakes to pizza crusts, cricket flour can be a healthy and sustainable protein source to…
Why does it feel like that bag of Chex Mix is literally calling your name every night at 9PM? And why can’t you ever stop at just one cookie? Dr. Robert Lustig, an endocrinologist (hormone doctor) and professor at UCSF, recently dropped by Andrew Huberman’s podcast to talk sugar, processed foods, and how the system…
What’s a food that packs more protein than steak, more iron than spinach, and could help save the planet? Crickets. Cricket flour is the latest nutrition topic that’s dividing people into for and against camps. And while there are plenty of questions to ask about eating crickets, today we’ll be focusing on one: Is cricket…
Ever feel like you’re navigating life with an emotional GPS that’s broken? Recently, Dr. Marc Brackett came on the Andrew Huberman’s podcast to drop his wisdom on how you can improve your emotional intelligence. Dr. Brackett is: So when Brackett talks about emotions, it’s ain’t fluff. It’s backed by science and years of research. This…
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson While chugging Red Bulls and pulling all-nighters is a strategy some students choose, if you want to crush it academically (and still have a life), you need to build some solid habits. So let’s talk about a few science-backed habits that can…
Mindfulness is a great skill for young kids to learn. It can help them feel calmer, pay attention better, and understand their feelings. While little kids can’t sit still and meditate for long, there are lots of fun ways to teach them about mindfulness. Why Teach Mindfulness to Preschoolers? Teaching mindfulness to preschoolers can help…