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Sleep Disorders
Written by Yong-Lin Hu | Art by Lily Ozaeta Sleep is, by far, one of the most important and beneficial practices for the body, but its impact is dependent on the quality, timing, and longevity of sleep. As such, for those suffering from sleep disorders, sleep can quickly become a nightmare. Over 80 known sleep Read more
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Eating Disorders: Understanding the Struggle
Written by Aashna Gupta | Art by Tanisha Arora Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions that are characterized by disordered eating behaviors, distorted body image, and an intense focus on weight and appearance. These disorders often interfere with daily life and can lead to several physical and psychological consequences. The most common types of these Read more
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Those Muscles aren’t Just for Show: The Effects of Exercise on the Body
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Maya Wen We hear ad nauseam that exercise is the key to a healthy body, and it isn’t just an empty saying. But before speaking about the exciting effects of exercise on the body, we have to first speak about what exactly it does. First and foremost, exercise Read more
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POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Written by Kirsten Batitay | Art by Charlene Cheng For many people, standing would not count as a grueling task, much less one to bat an eye at. However, those with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) face a different reality. A blood circulation disorder affecting around 1-3 million Americans, POTS is characterized by two factors: Read more
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The Period That Never Came: Understanding Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) Syndrome
Written by Farah Yasmin Binti Firdaus Suffian | Art by Farah Yasmin Binti Firdaus Suffian For some, puberty is predictable. For others, it’s a puzzle that their body refuses to solve. Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome, also referred to as Müllerian dysgenesis, is a rare congenital disease affecting approximately 1 in 5000 females globally. Characterised by the Read more
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The Gut-Brain Axis: How Gut and Mental Health Are Interconnected
Written by Srivalli Adarapu | Art by Anoushka Pandya When it comes to the human body, many distinguish the brain and the gut and treat them separately. Mental health concerns are generally treated through therapy or medications targeting the brain, while digestive and intestinal problems are managed with medications aimed at the gut. Nonetheless, the Read more
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