By: Sucharita Desu Check out this link for a detailed diagram of the ear: https://teachmeanatomy.info/wp-content/uploads/The-Cochlear-Nucleus-of-the-Auditory-Pathway-1024x493.png Sound is a part of everyday life. From your morning alarms to the music you listen to, every sound travels as a wave that vibrates air particles. Sound waves can be described by two main characteristics: frequency (measured in Hertz, Hz) and amplitude (measured in decibels, dB). In other words, this is what we call...

By: Janet Nganga If you’ve ever heard of the phrase “all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, then you’ve been introduced to a key principle that should be implemented in everyday life. Simply put, you cannot always be working even if you enjoy what you do. Whether you are a student or have a full time career, it is important to have sections of your day where cortisol is not flooding the bloodstream. Cortisol is the primary hormone responsible for stress levels. Though it has other...

by Janet Nganga Picture this: It's New Year’s Eve and you are with family, friends, loved ones, or even on your own, making a list of things you’d like to accomplish over the next year. January 1st hits and you have this burst of motivation to get your life together (eat healthier, go to the gym, study better, get good grades, etc). You stay on track for the first week, and then motivation begins to decrease. Don’t worry, this is not an uncommon phenomenon. The brain was not wired to work...