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2. Alcohol and Health: What You Need to Know

TL;DR: Alcohol, or ethanol, is a popular depressant drug made through the fermentation of sugars in plants. It stimulates the release of serotonin and dopamine, as well as inhibits neural activity leading to feelings of euphoria and reduced motor control. Despite its pervasiveness, alcohol is highly dangerous, being responsible for 5.3% of all global deaths.

5. Caffeine: Natures Safe Stimulant

TL;DR: Caffeine is a powerful, yet quite safe, stimulant drug that functions by blocking adenosine, an inhibitory neurotransmitter, leading to feelings of wakefulness and alertness.
Cannabis buds, joints, and a grinder

7. The Truth Behind Cannabis

TL;DR: Cannabis is a plant containing the psychoactive compound, THC. When smoked or consumed it leads to feelings of euphoria by blocking cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Cannabis is generally safe, although usage can cause bad trips, dependence and even increased risk of schizophrenia.

1. Intro to Kinesiology

TL;DR: Kinesiology is the study of human movement and it teaches us that there are two different types of muscle fibers: slow and fast-twitch as well as two different energy systems in the muscles: aerobic and anaerobic.

2. How to Improve Posture

TL;DR: Maintaining good posture is essential for maintaining good body health and wellness. Learn what good posture is and utilize techniques to maintain it.

3. Overview of Major Muscle Groups

TL;DR: There are many muscle groups that are commonly talked about in the gym. This article overviews the appearance, location, function and training methods of the most common ones.

Greg’s Inside Peek

Things have always seemed strange to me. My whole younger life was spent in a feeling of lostness and misunderstanding, never able to really “get it.” I spent most of my childhood expecting some sort of magical wave of understanding to eventually wash over me,… Read More »Greg’s Inside Peek

1. The Importance of Being Present

TL;DR: Spending too much time thinking about the past or the future can distract you from what's actually happening in your life currently and can be detrimental to your health. Try to stay in the present moment as much as possible.

7. Autosuggestion: How to Control Your Mind

TL;DR: By continuously repeating an idea to yourself it will eventually reach the subconscious mind and begin to repeat automatically. This is known as autosuggestion and can be very effective in helping to achieve any and all goals.

9. Overcoming Hardship Through Stoicism

TL;DR: Life is inevitably going to be bad sometimes. You get to choose how to respond to it. Stoicism is an ancient philosophy that can help you to deal with the bad times, by teaching you to not to let them affect you.

1. The Dangers of Porn

TL;DR: Porn acts similarly to a hard drug. It is highly addictive and detrimental to your brain causing a range of mental and sexual health problems.

2. What is NoFap?

TL;DR: "NoFap” is a popular Reddit community where users help each other break their porn and masturbation addiction.

Introduction to Sleep

It goes without saying how important a good night's sleep is. Energy, motivation and interest levels can often correlate directly with how much sleep you got the night before. To make the most of the hours you’re awake you should make the most of the hours you’re asleep.

1. Why Do We Sleep?

TL;DR: Sleep is vitally important yet the reason why we do it is still not understood. The inactivity, energy conservation, restorative and brain plasticity theories give us an idea of why we sleep.

4. Optimize Your Bedroom; Sleep Better

TL;DR: Environmental factors such as noise, light, temperature, bedding and your partner can be detrimental to your sleep. Remove sources of light and noise, set your room to around 65°F when you sleep, invest in a good mattress and communicate with your partner to optimize your sleep environment.