A recently published paper suggests so, but do their conclusions stack up?Photo by Jakub DziubakCoffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. For some, they are a daily staple, used to boost performance and curb mid-day slumps. While others,...

Good things rarely come to those who waitPhoto by JESHOOTS.COMMonths of social isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic did weird things to me. The lack of external stimulation meant I had to pick my own brain for entertainment. This led me down an int...

To make work and education more entertainingPhoto by Jonathan KemperThe entertainment industry is one of the most rapidly evolving industries of the last decade. Think about the variety of recreational activities we have today, from social media and...

Theories on our affinity towards unlikely heroesPhoto by Mateus Campos FelipeCenturies ago, a measly shepherd from Judah was given the impossible task of toppling a colossal warrior.The giant was said to have been six cubits and a span in height, equ...

Exploring one of intermittent fasting’s most nefarious side effectPhoto by Mustafa BashariMy partner often calls me a weirdo for this, but one of my favourite pastimes is experimenting with my body’s physical limits. As a medical student at my junior...

Relearning a behaviour humans are naturally born withPhoto by Miklós KörnyeiDiets do work for some people. For others though, deliberate food restriction — or more commonly referred to as diets — could ironically be counterintuitive for losing weight...

And why you tend to regain any weight that’s lostPhoto by Toa HeftibaCalories Out > Calories In = Weight LossIt seems quite simple, doesn't it? Considering the above equation is true, there are two strategies to losing weight. One could plan a rig...

“Friendship gives flavor to life.” — David PerellPhoto by Priscilla Du Preez on UnsplashLast year was tough on all of us.I was bound to start my penultimate year as a medical student, finally stepping feet into the exciting trenches of the clinical s...

But can it be justified?Photo by Nick DunlapThe vegan diet has gained major popularity in recent times. The diet, often deemed as the healthiest diet in the world, has shown to be able to promote heart health and reduce cancer risk. But some people s...

I discovered this by chance some time ago and it’s been life-changingPhoto by Szabo ViktorSince I started incorporating intermittent fasting into my daily routine late last year, I began to observe patterns and reactions that would otherwise have not...