Volume V Health & Wellness
The Effects of Bilingualism on Cognition
How the bilingual experience sculpts the brain during youth and affects individuals’ cognition throughout their lifetime
Written by: Lauren Lu | Edited by: Keilani Kozen | Graphic Design by: Lily Hirasawa
It is popularly assumed that native-like fluency of a second language can only be achieved if a child is exposed to it before 7 years old. Not only is this belief incorrect, but the cognitive advantages of the bilingual experience can span our entire lives.
The Science Behind Male Pattern Baldness and the Future of Hair Restoration
Written by: Maaha Hashmani | Edited by: Anjella Kang Lee | Graphic Design by: Jude Awadallah
It’s a conversation that repeats itself among many young men across dorm rooms, barbershops, and group chats. The moment men notice a thinning patch, panic sets in—sometimes leading to frantic Google searches, next-day deliveries of minoxidil, or even scoping out flights to Turkey. But before jumping to conclusions (or booking procedures), it’s worth understanding what’s really going on beneath the scalp.
The New Global Health Concern: Superbugs
The growth of “superbugs” and the developing need for new antibiotics or alternatives.
Written by: Anjella Kang Lee | Edited by: Krishna Srikanth | Graphic Design by: Andrea Torres
There is an emerging threat to global health that you need to learn about—they go by the name superbugs. What happens when germs become immortal? Just as we develop immunity, strains of germs are gradually becoming resistant to the antibiotics we have available, creating a new and dangerous class of germs.
How RFK's Nomination Could Alter Public Health As We Know It
Written by: Miranda Huang | Edited by: Amy Yao | Graphic Design by: Dora Meiwes
On Feb. 13, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a staunch anti-vaccine advocate and critic of America’s health system, was officially sworn in as the 26th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Exploring the scientific aspects of why people have different circadian rhythms
Written by: Krishna Srikanth | Edited by: Tommy Li | Graphic Design by: Cadence Liang
Have you ever wondered why it’s so painstakingly hard for some people to get out of bed in the morning? Have you ever wondered why others fall asleep so early? The answers, surprisingly, lie in your genetics and how they affect your internal biological clock.
Sleep: Our Biological Superpower
From better mood to higher brain performance - experience the benefits
Written by: Arjun Dharan | Edited by: Luke Chang | Graphic Design by: Jude Awadallah
As busy college students, we’ve probably all heard cliche phrases to encourage us to sleep more. For example, “sleep is the best medicine” or “get enough sleep, and everything else will fall into place,” but with endless assignments, late-night entertainment, and the influence of social media, quality sleep often takes a backseat, despite its crucial role in enhanced memory, growth, mood, and immunity.