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When Health Advice Goes Viral: The Truth Behind 'Cortisol Culture'
Open almost any social media platform today, and you'll likely come across videos claiming to explain why you're constantly tired, bloated, anxious, or unable to lose weight. The answer, many creators suggest, is cortisol. Known as the body's primary stress hormone, cortisol has become one of the internet's favourite wellness buzzwords. Millions of videos now promise to identify the signs of "high cortisol" while offering quick solutions through supplements, detox drinks, res
Jul 242 min read


FIFA Bent Its Own Rules. It Still Won't Say Why.
There is a sequence of events that FIFA has not disputed. Folarin Balogun, the United States striker, got sent off with a red card during the game against Bosnia-Herzegovina, in which America won with a score of 2-0, on July 1. Getting a red card meant automatic suspension for one game. As a result, Balogun was going to miss the Round of 16 match against Belgium. On the next day, people inquired if the red card could be appealed, but the officials at FIFA had to say no becaus
Jul 187 min read


Your Brain Wasn't Built to Doomscroll: The Hidden Mental Cost of Endless Scrolling
It usually begins with a simple intention. You unlock your phone to check one notification, read a single headline, or watch one short video. Minutes turn into hours as your thumb continues to scroll through a seemingly endless stream of breaking news, economic uncertainty, climate disasters, political debates, and carefully curated snapshots of other people's lives. Before you realise it, you feel mentally exhausted even though you've barely moved. This habit has a name: doo
Jul 173 min read


The Impact of Social Media on First time Voters in India
India is the largest democracy in the world and it has one of the largest pool of young citizens. The average age of India is 27.9 and according to the Election Commission of India, the 2024 Lok Sabha witnessed around 18.4 million first time voters making youth participation a decisive electoral factor. But also, when we look at the Indian society, we have to first understand it’s composition of society and what factors impact the voting behavior of the citizen. After that we
Jul 74 min read


The Global Impact of Social Media on Youth Connections Across Borders
Social media has transformed how young people connect, communicate, and collaborate worldwide. It breaks down geographical barriers, allowing youth from different countries and cultures to interact as if they were neighbors. This shift is reshaping friendships, education, activism, and cultural exchange on a global scale. Young person connecting globally through social media How Social Media Bridges Distances Young people today often grow up with social media platforms as a n
Jul 12 min read
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