Author: Kian Khojastepour
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Sleep Deprivation and Weight Gain: The Biological Link
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m diving into the connection between sleep deprivation and weight gain. Your sleep patterns directly influence your metabolism, hunger hormones, and even fat storage! Beyond just feeling hungrier, sleep loss disrupts essential metabolic and hormonal pathways, affecting how the body processes energy at a cellular and molecular level.…
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Quantum Technologies: The Promise of Diamond-Powered Techniques
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m discussing the issue of access to advanced imaging techniques. For context, while basic technologies like X-rays and ultrasounds can effectively diagnose roughly 80% of illnesses, they are unable to identify more complex conditions, such as neurodegenerative disorders. Conditions such as these require more advanced imaging methods,…
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Sleep Hygiene: The Key to Better Health
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m diving into the connection between sleep and your overall health. Ever noticed how one bad night of sleep can leave you unfocused the next day? That’s because sleep does much more than just rest your body — it’s a vital process for brain function and emotional…
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H2O: How Hydration Fuels the Body
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m diving into the science of hydration, exploring the biological effects of water on your body. From maintaining cellular homeostasis to facilitating enzymatic reactions, water is the backbone of countless physiological processes. But what happens in your body when you’re hydrated (or not)? Let’s explore hydration and…
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Gut Health and Mental Wellness: What’s the Connection?
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m diving into the connection between gut health and mental well being. Ever felt “butterflies” in your stomach before a big event? That’s just one example of your gut and brain communicating! Your emotions can directly impact your gastrointestinal system, just as gut distress can affect your…
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Kombucha Uncapped: Separating Health Hype from Reality
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! Today, I’m going to talk about kombucha, a drink which in recent years has begun to make its way into mainstream grocery aisles with the promises of boosting gut health, improving digestion, and even detoxifying the body. But does the fermented drink live up to the hype? What’s…
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The Truth About Phone Radiation: Myth or Silent Threat?
Welcome back to another post here on BioBasics! Today, I’m going to talk about something that has gained a lot of concern in recent years: mobile phone radiation. Most of us have heard about it, but is the danger really real? Background Phones communicate through radio-frequency radiation, a form of nonionizing radiation. Unlike ionized radiation,…
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Lactose Intolerance: Why Dairy Doesn’t Sit Well with Everyone
Welcome to another post from BioBasics! Today, I’m diving into a topic that affects millions: lactose intolerance. While some people can enjoy a glass of milk without any trouble, others find that even a small amount of dairy can throw their system off balance. In this post, I want to cover what lactose intolerance really…
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Not All Inhalers are the Same: Long-acting and Short-acting
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been busy with an exciting internship at New York University researching quantum computing. I recently found a little window to get back to writing, and I’m thrilled to share more about the fascinating field of medicine. Today,…
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DECA
I led a team with my partners, Rishi Anarkat and John McKillip-Murphy, where we wrote a research paper in the Business Services Operations Research (BSOR) event for DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America). DECA is a global student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management through competitions, leadership conferences,…
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