Sedentary behaviour is any activity that involves very little physical movement and low energy use. This includes activities that bring about prolonged sitting or lying down. In this…
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Health Hacks II: No Money No Problem
I described what health hacks are in the first part of this article. They are those simple yet clever tips, tricks and actions that promote good health. In…
Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle During Medical Board Examinations
Incourses and Medical Board Examinations are common to medical school. All medical students know that they have to write four professional medical board exams as well as tens…
Sleep Quality And Medical School
It is a known fact that Medical students are known for writing exams. In fact, they write exams in medical school for a living. A preclinical student writes…
Dealing With Mental Health As A Medical Student
There is something that hearing some statements does to your mental health as a medical student. Imagine hearing a Professor tell you in your first year that starting…
Hormonal Imbalances and Your Mental Health.
Hormones are chemical messengers that play crucial role in regulating various biological and physiological processes including our behaviour, mood and emotional well-being. They play significant roles in maintaining…
The Scientific Significance of Good Relationships to an Individual’s Well-being
Good relationships and social connections are analogous to pillars holding a building. This shows how crucial these are to an individual’s life. It is a common fact that…
Impact Of Diet On Mental Health
The impact of diet on mental health cannot be overemphasized. There is a mutual and complex relationship between the food and the mind. As medical students, we engage…
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PHYSICAL FITNESS
Proper physical fitness is very important and beneficial to an individual therefore should be pursued by everyone of us. Being physically fit means being healthy and doing things…
Achieving Balanced Nutrition Amidst Busy Schedules
Amidst the demanding schedules of school, particularly for medical students balancing classes, practicals, postings, presentations, assignments, and study, maintaining a balanced nutrition proves to be a significant challenge.…