Understanding Polarization on Social Media

Polarization and social mediaSocial media has become a central meeting place for discussions about politics and social issues. While opening up more voices and perspectives, algorithms and anonymity in various channels can contribute to increased polarization and a harsher tone. Why does polarization occur?Echo chambers: Platform algorithms often show us content we already like orFortsätt läsa ”Understanding Polarization on Social Media”

Finding Balance: Beauty, Health, and Self-Love

In today’s society, the ideal of beauty is more present than ever. Social media, advertising campaigns, and the culture’s relentless focus on perfection have created a world where many seek aesthetic treatments – from false eyelashes and fillers to surgical interventions such as silicone inserts. For some, these choices are about expressing themselves and boostingFortsätt läsa ”Finding Balance: Beauty, Health, and Self-Love”

Unlocking the Power of Vitamin D for Your Health

Vitamin D – the key to strong bones, a strong immune system, and more energyDid you know that vitamin D is often called the ”sunshine vitamin”? And for good reason – our body produces this vital vitamin when the skin is exposed to the sun’s rays. But what happens during the dark winter months, whenFortsätt läsa ”Unlocking the Power of Vitamin D for Your Health”

Social Competence: Understanding Others and Showing Empathy

Living in interaction with other people means tolerating their presence and genuinely accepting their right to exist and express themselves in their own way. Social competence is about understanding others, showing empathy, and communicating in a way that promotes respect and understanding. Those who lack this ability not only risk being outside the community, butFortsätt läsa ”Social Competence: Understanding Others and Showing Empathy”

Why Trust Matters: The Impact of Conflicting Health Claims

The ban applies to foods with the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, as well as to the 6-fatty acid ARA. As of May 11, it is prohibited to use certain claims that fatty acids have an effect on children’s development and health. Among other things, it is about a company not being allowed toFortsätt läsa ”Why Trust Matters: The Impact of Conflicting Health Claims”

Combatting Childhood Overweight: A Global Challenge

Globally, childhood overweight and obesity are serious problems. In 2022, over 37 million children under the age of 5 were overweight. For children aged 5-19, the figure was even higher, with over 390 million overweight, including 160 million living with obesity. These numbers are increasing rapidly, especially in regions such as America, where the prevalenceFortsätt läsa ”Combatting Childhood Overweight: A Global Challenge”

New Helicobacter pylori Variant Linked to Cancer Risk

Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that infects the stomach, is present in approximately half of the world’s population. In most cases, the infection remains symptom-free, but in some people, it leads to chronic inflammation that can develop into ulcers. In more serious cases, the bacterium can also cause stomach cancer, one of the deadliest forms ofFortsätt läsa ”New Helicobacter pylori Variant Linked to Cancer Risk”

The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Development

The paper’s findings resonate deeply in today’s context, where millions of children around the world are experiencing trauma caused by war, hunger, displacement, and violence. Children growing up in conflict zones or facing extreme poverty and famine are exposed to intense, ongoing stress. This exposure disrupts their developmental trajectories, often leading to profound psychological andFortsätt läsa ”The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Development”