How Movement Affects Heart Health

Written by Kranti Kaur Everyone has experienced the joy that comes with doing absolutely nothing: sitting on the couch, eating food, and watching a movie for the whole day. Although this experience is one that most people would love, it’s important to understand what a significantly negative effect a lifestyle like this could have on your heart health. An inactive lifestyle can have a detrimental … Continue reading How Movement Affects Heart Health

Representation of Women in Neurosurgery

Written by Luiza Ghazaryan Neurosurgery is a medical discipline that explores disorders of the brain, peripheral nerves, and the spinal cord. Becoming a neurosurgeon in the United States is a lengthy process, requiring four years of medical school education and 7-8 years of residency training. After completing the residency program, some surgeons choose to get board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), … Continue reading Representation of Women in Neurosurgery

Gender Inequalities Magnified by the Pandemic

Although research suggests that men are more likely to experience the negative symptoms of the novel coronavirus, women disproportionately bear the emotional, social, and economic toll created by the global pandemic. Women make up the majority of front-line health care workers, hold jobs less immune to an economic downturn, are more responsible for caregiving duties, and face a high risk of domestic violence. Continue reading Gender Inequalities Magnified by the Pandemic