How physical activity would help kids to promote their learning capabilities
This article written by Pranav Surapaneni goes into the depths of a meta analysis in which the effects of physical activity on the academic performance of school children are analyzed. Its results serve as a strong contention on whether schools should implement physical activity programs, such as recess, rather than devoting more time to academic classes. The metanalysis dives to explore how these programs should be utilized, if at all, and what mark they leave on children.
The Link Between Genetics and Mental Illness
This article, written by Pearl Vishen, dives into the concepts of genetics and its role in mental wellbeing. Researchers from Yale and UC San Diego used a genome-wide association study to discover genetic variants that lead people more likely to develop depression. Using this information, scientists hope to be able to create more targeted treatments to alleviate the struggles of those with mental illnesses.