Month: July 2022

Smartphone Use and Mental Effort: Impact on Learning and Creativity

Just like a series of distractions popping up while trying to focus on a task, smartphone use can disrupt the flow of our mental effort. It’s like having a mischievous little gremlin sitting on our shoulder, constantly tempting us to divert our attention. This constant interruption prevents us from fully engaging in the task at […]

Published on July 28, 2022

Monkeypox: A Nationwide Health Crisis

Get ready, folks! The Biden administration is about to declare monkeypox a public health emergency. You know monkeypox? It’s like chickenpox’s cousin, but more mischievous, causing a rash and fever in humans. Just when we thought we were winning the battle against COVID-19, another viral enemy has emerged. Monkeypox is usually found in Central and […]

Published on July 28, 2022

Unhealthy Lifestyle Major Cause of High Blood Pressure in Kids

It turns out that most cases of high blood pressure in children and teenagers are a result of unhealthy habits – like being inactive, consuming too much sugar and salt, and carrying excess weight. In fact, these lifestyle factors are responsible for about 90% of cases of high blood pressure among kids and adolescents. Similar […]

Published on July 28, 2022