The Rise and Retreat from Influencer Culture: Stories of Burnout and Renewal

Hannah Warling, once a prominent virtual fashionista with 1.8 million followers, decided to step away from the influencer limelight in July 2023. The relentless pursuit of virality and the pressure to constantly create content left her feeling unfulfilled and spiraling into depression. Now, as a 9-to-5 worker, she feels more content and fulfilled, having grown […]
Intriguing Challenges in Biomedical Engineering and Medicine

In a groundbreaking white paper titled “Grand challenges at the interface of engineering and medicine,” 50 global biomedical engineering experts envision revolutionary advancements poised to reshape healthcare. Spearheaded by Jianyi “Jay” Zhang, M.D., Ph.D., the paper outlines five transformative research areas identified as pivotal for future medical breakthroughs. The first grand challenge, termed “Accumedicine,” proposes […]
Saving Your Marriage: Letting Go for Lasting Change

Psychologists highlight the enduring impact of childhood emotional patterns on adult life, especially within marriages. To salvage a relationship, one must confront and reframe these ingrained beliefs. Timely action is critical to save a relationship, and that hold true for your marriage as well. Here are four crucial steps to saving your marriage 1. Release […]