Month: April 2023

COVID Weight Gain Plagues Army Soldiers

Just like a soldier fighting against an enemy, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Murillo battled his way back to peak physical condition after succumbing to the weight gain brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic, with its lockdowns and virtual work, acted as the relentless enemy that cornered Murillo, causing him to reach for […]

Published on April 2, 2023

Negative Parenting Habits Linked to Children’s Mental Health Issues

Just like watering a plant with vinegar, harsh parenting techniques can cultivate lasting mental health problems in children. According to a recent study, over 7,500 children in Ireland showed that those exposed to ‘hostile’ parenting at age three were 1.5 times more likely to develop ‘high risk’ mental health symptoms by age nine. Similar to […]

Published on April 2, 2023

Unlocking the Secret Language of Emoji

Like deciphering a cryptic code, scientists have delved into the conventionality of emoji. By examining their degree of conventional lexicalized meanings and how it affects real-time processing, they discovered that emoji access in the brain is comparable to that of words. In other words, emoji are not just playful digital icons; they have evolved into […]

Published on April 1, 2023