In today’s world, it is common to religiously watch each live stream of your favorite gamer, closely follow the main character of your favorite show, or consistently keep up with your favorite music artist without missing a beat. Everyone wants to be connected with the people they admire, especially the famous ones. In the age […]
Rock music is often associated with images of headbanging and screaming people. It’s a high energy genre often associated with negative emotions — anger, sadness, loneliness, etc. But, a lot of people, including this author, actually find joy listening to rock music. People even find the genre of music invigorating; they feel more motivated to
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Picture this: you’re sitting in a room surrounded by loved ones, but no one truly cares or understands what you are thinking. You’re isolated, detached from all that matters. This is the feeling of loneliness that plagues so much of the American population: not necessarily alone, but lonely. In a time where the world is
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Many Northeastern students are disappointed in the outcome of the 2025 men’s Beanpot, and it is easy for students to blame the team’s performance. However, there is more to sports than what the average person thinks. The mind and the body work simultaneously during sports, playing essential roles in an athlete’s performance, health, and recovery.
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For decades, scientists have believed that waking up triggers a surge in cortisol — a hormone that helps regulate stress, metabolism, and immune function. This phenomenon, known as the “cortisol awakening response” (CAR) has been widely used in research on mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, and schizophrenia, as well as chronic illnesses such as
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Oldest siblings are overachieving leaders, youngest are the rebellious attention seekers, and the middle children are the forgotten diplomats. Are the stereotypes true? Research shows mixed evidence on whether birth order impacts personality. Despite genetic similarities, some scientists believe the differences between siblings arise from their birth order. The concept of sibling order has been
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Everyone has their own morning ritual. For avid New York Times fans, playing the Wordle, Connections, Mini Crossword, and Strands is a cherished routine. Puzzles and word games are fun, interactive ways to activate neural networks and keep our brains engaged. A recent article published in Northeastern Global News by Erin Kayata dives into whether
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The phrase “gut microbiome” has quickly become a buzzword — something social media influencers claim will revolutionize lives. There are countless Instagram videos of people drinking kombucha, spooning sea moss, or stocking up on fermented foods, hoping to heal their gut and enhance their mood. Emerging evidence suggests there might be more to the hype
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For many, the stock market is an exclusive hobby for financial experts and seasoned professionals, leaving ordinary people hesitant to get involved. The difficulty of investing and the psychological barriers often discourage people from investing in stocks. For instance, quantum stocks recently plunged after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that quantum computing technology was 15
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