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Sara Sutherland
May 26, 20244 min read
COGNITIVE BIASES AND DECISION MAKING: HOW OUR MIND CAN LEAD US ASTRAY
Cognitive biases are systematic errors in our thinking that influence our decision-making processes and perceptions. They are flaws in...
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Sara Sutherland
May 24, 20244 min read
NATURE VS NURTURE: THE ROLE OF GENETICS AND ENVIRONMENT IN SHAPING PERSONALITY
Understanding what shapes human personality is a central question in psychology. The nature vs. nurture debate delves into this very...
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Sara Sutherland
May 22, 20243 min read
BOOSTING METABOLISM AFTER 40: EXERCISE AND NUTRITION STRATEGIES
As we age, our bodies naturally undergo changes that can slow down our metabolism. This metabolic slowdown can lead to weight gain and...
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Sara Sutherland
May 21, 20245 min read
UNPACKING AGGRESSION: THE EVOLUTIONARY IMPORTANCE, SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS, AND PERSONAL MYSTERY
Decoding Aggression: A Glimpse into Evolutionary Root Contrary to popular belief, aggression, seen predominantly as a negative trait, is...
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Sara Sutherland
May 20, 20243 min read
UNDERSTANDING AND OVERCOMING IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
Impostor syndrome is a pervasive psychological phenomenon that affects many people, regardless of their success levels or societal...
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Sara Sutherland
May 19, 20243 min read
YOGA FOR POST-PREGNANCY: RESTORING STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY
Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences that drastically change a woman's body. One way to help restore strength and...
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Sara Sutherland
May 18, 20243 min read
THE ROLE OF SELF EFFICACY IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS
Self-efficacy, a concept first introduced by psychologist Albert Bandura, plays an integral part in shaping our personal development and...
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Sara Sutherland
May 17, 20243 min read
VEGAN BODYBUILDING: A GUIDE TO BUILD MUSCLE ON A PLANT-BASED DIET
Bodybuilding and plant-based diets may seem incompatible at first glance. Traditional bodybuilding diets often revolve around...
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Sara Sutherland
May 16, 20247 min read
THE DUNNING- KRUGER EFFECT: UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONFIDENCE AND COMPETENCE
In our journeys toward personal and professional growth, we often find ourselves grappling with the complexities of human psychology. One...
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Sara Sutherland
May 15, 20243 min read
UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS)
If you've ever experienced muscle stiffness and soreness a day or two after an intense workout, you've likely experienced delayed onset...
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Sara Sutherland
May 14, 20243 min read
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF RAISING A HAPPY CHILD: FOSTERING LIFELONG SUCCESS AND FULFILLMENT
As parents or caregivers, one of our greatest desires is for our children to grow into happy, successful adults. However, navigating the...
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Sara Sutherland
May 13, 20242 min read
UNDERSTANDING EXERCISE: INDUCED ASTHMA PRECAUTIONS AND WORKOUT ADJUSTMENTS
Exercise is a vital part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, for individuals with exercise-induced asthma, physical exertion can...
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Sara Sutherland
May 12, 20244 min read
NEUROPLASTICITY: UNDERSTANDING THE BRAINS ABILITY TO CHANGE AND ADAPT
At the core of our understanding of the brain and its abilities is a fundamental principle: neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to...
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Sara Sutherland
May 11, 20243 min read
THE ROLE OF ANTIOXIDANTS IN EXERCISE: WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS
When we exercise, our bodies undergo a range of physiological processes. One of these is the production of free radicals, unstable...
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Sara Sutherland
May 9, 20244 min read
THE PROS AND CONS OF FITNESS TRACKERS: ARE THEY WORTH THE INVESTMENT
In an era where technology is ingrained in nearly every facet of our lives, fitness is no exception. With the rise of wearable...
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Sara Sutherland
May 8, 20244 min read
MENTAL RESILIENCE: BUILDING STRENGTH IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
In our ever-changing and increasingly complex world, we are constantly faced with stressors and unexpected setbacks that test our...
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Sara Sutherland
May 7, 20243 min read
OVERCOMING PLATEAUS IN STRENGTH TRAINING: TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Strength training, while rewarding, can be a challenging journey. It's a path filled with victories and personal records but also periods...
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Sara Sutherland
May 6, 20243 min read
FLOW STATE: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF OPTIMAL EXPERIENCE AND HOW TO ACHIEVE IT
The concept of the 'flow state' was first introduced by Hungarian-American psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his seminal work,...
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Sara Sutherland
May 5, 20243 min read
OPTIMIZING YOUR PRE-WORKOUT NUTRITION: WHAT TO EAT AND WHEN?
When it comes to exercise and nutrition, what you eat and when you eat it can have a profound impact on your performance, recovery, and...
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Sara Sutherland
May 4, 20242 min read
LESSONS FROM THE 2014 MOVIE “WHIPLASH”
"Whiplash," a 2014 drama film directed by Damien Chazelle, tells the story of a young jazz drummer named Andrew Neiman (played by Miles...
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