Health Research Center
“Why Am I So Sensitive Lately?” Were You Blaming Yourself? Just the other day at work, scheduling got completely tangled, tense words were exchanged, and suddenly my chest felt horribly tight as cold sweat broke out. My fingertips turned freezing cold, my mind went completely blank, and an overwhelming wave of anxiety hit me: ‘If … Read more
Were You Searching ‘Why Am I So Forgetful Lately?’ Just the other day, I caught myself staring blankly into the open refrigerator, suddenly feeling a wave of worry. Another time, I was holding my phone in my hand while frantically searching the house thinking, “Where on earth did I put my phone?” When I mentioned … Read more
1. A Sudden “Hic!” in a Quiet Room… An Awkward Moment We All Know We have all been there. You are in the middle of a crucial job interview or sitting in a dead-silent library, and suddenly, an involuntary “Hic!” bursts out. You try covering your mouth and holding your breath, but your body just … Read more
Key Takeaways “My books were just expensive decor…” Can you relate? Let’s be honest. Have you ever walked into a bookstore, felt inspired, and bought three bestsellers—only to find them gathering dust on your nightstand two months later? I’ve been there, more times than I care to admit. Every time I bought a new book, … Read more
3-Line Summary for Busy Bees “Is it another failed goal today?” I know that feeling. Does checking your smartwatch or health app at the end of the day make you sigh? You see that number—3,245 steps—and feel a wave of guilt. I used to be exactly the same. After dragging myself home from work, completely … Read more
To You, Who Feels Like Drinking Water is a Chore [Key Takeaways] “You need to drink 8 glasses a day to be healthy.” I’m sure you’re tired of hearing this. I used to have a checklist in my planner for water intake, and I failed every single day. Plain water tasted weirdly metallic, chugging it … Read more
“Did you fall down the algorithm rabbit hole again?” Let’s be honest with each other before we start. I used to be exactly the same. A few months ago, I would come home from work, throw my exhausted body onto the sofa, and instinctively grab the remote or open social media. I’d tell myself, “Just … Read more
Why Can’t We Put Our Phones Down? Be honest: are you reading this lying in bed, holding your phone above your face? I’ve been there, too. After a long, exhausting day at work, we collapse onto the sofa and start scrolling through short-form videos. Before we know it, two hours have vanished. We often tell … Read more
When was the last time you woke up feeling as light as a feather? If you are like most people, you probably drag yourself out of bed, startled by the alarm, rubbing a stiff neck and aching lower back. Especially if you are a student or an office worker glued to a chair all day, … Read more
Why sleep quality matters more than just sleep time You’ve probably had nights like this:“You know, I slept 7 hours… but I still feel dead.” That’s the difference between sleep quantity and sleep quality. Large cohort studies show that adults generally need around 7+ hours of sleep per night for optimal health, and short sleep … Read more