The Pressure of Being Perfect
SRINIDHI VANGALA – With the advent of social media, anyone can present themselves as a perfect model, “relationship goals”, or otherwise influence their public image to meet society’s standards of
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Mental Health and Affluence
ZENAB MCHAOURAB – Sunday, March 7, the world watched Meghan Markle get interviewed by Oprah Winfrey about the infamous “Megxit”, when Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle stepped down as
Read moreThe Minister of Loneliness
STEPHEN JOSEPH – Headlines generated global interest last month as Japan’s newest cabinet position, the Minister of Loneliness, was unveiled. The creation of this new role brings attention to the
Read moreSocial media and extremism: the science behind how non-traditional media impacts what we believe
COURTENEY MALIN – When the inventors of social media platforms reflected on their products, they believed social media would create a disruption. The inventors had a rosy view of how
Read moreTiktok docs you should be following
JOSIE PICKETT – This article highlights some of the best TikTokers that provide a wide range of perspectives across the healthcare industry. None of the content cited below should be
Read moreSocial Interactions and Eating Disorders in College
HARSHA PATIL – College is a hub of social interactions; whether it be through parties (when we aren’t in a pandemic), or through social media, students are constantly connected. This
Read moreJoining Breakout Room 2: Interviewing Amid The Pandemic
AUSTIN WAHLE – Interviews have always prompted sweaty palms and nervous jitters among applicants. The age of COVID-19 has brought us virtual interviews, which has led applicants to worry about
Read moreOur Sense of Reality: How our brain physiology influences online interactions
We have an innate tendency to trust what we hear and see. However, our senses are not infallible. COURTENEY MALIN – The early survival of our species depended on our
Read moreIntermittent Fasting: Fact or Fad?
STEPHEN JOSEPH – Intermittent fasting has quickly become one of the most popular weight loss and dieting methods. Celebrities like Hugh Jackman and Terry Crews have endorsed its positive effects
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