Month: September 2022

Face mask study challenges negative impact on social interaction

According to a recent study, the notion that wearing a face mask hampers everyday social exchanges has been proven false. Researchers found that masks do not impair most social interactions, debunking this widely spread belief. It’s like thinking that wearing sunglasses would prevent you from having a meaningful conversation with someone because they can’t see […]

Published on September 7, 2022

‘Gateway’ Foods: The Slippery Slope to Unhealthy Teen Eating

Just like a mischievous friend who convinces you to try one piece of candy, only to lead you down a path of eating an entire bag, certain ultra-processed foods may act as gateways that tempt teens into consuming more unhealthy fare. A recent study on adolescent eating habits discovered that indulging in candy, prepackaged pastries, […]

Published on September 7, 2022

Replacing social media use with physical activity

Imagine if your brain was a car engine. It needs a good fuel source, right? Well, turns out spending less time on social media and getting more exercise is like swapping your old, gunky gasoline for a high-performance turbo boost! A recent study found that people who traded out 30 minutes of scrolling for physical […]

Published on September 7, 2022