imagesource Electrodiagnostic testing is a medical procedure used to assess the electrical activity of muscles and the conduction of nerves. It involves specialized tests, such as electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS). EMG and NCS help healthcare professionals evaluate how well your nervous system and muscles are functioning. This testing plays a crucial role…
Procrastination is prevalent. Every student in their academic life goes through this phase. According to a study, approximately 95% of college students find themselves procrastinating, while 50% of students procrastinate consistently. Students who procrastinate consistently, leave their assignments incomplete or put off studying until the night before an actual exam date face poor grades. Even…
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…
One of the most important skills in managing athletic programs is strong leadership. An administrator needs to guide not just the coaches and staff but also the athletes. Effective leaders will set clear goals for the program, develop a vision for the future, and inspire everyone involved to work towards those shared objectives. Leadership in…
When we think about living a long, healthy life, we usually focus on factors like nutrition, physical exercise, and mental well-being. However, one often overlooked aspect of overall health and longevity is oral care. A healthy mouth doesn’t just mean a bright smile—it can increase your chances of living a longer, disease-free life. Research shows…
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…