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𝗗𝗜𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪?

5 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑠 𝐴𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐻𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝐵𝑜𝑑𝑦

1. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝟮𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆'𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: Despite making up only 2% of the body's mass, humans' brains consume a significant amount of energy to function effectively.

2. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝘁: The 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦, located in the lining of the gut, has over 100 million neurons and can function independently of the central nervous system. It's often called the source of "gut feelings" and can shape our emotions and decisions.

3. 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀: Just like fingerprints, every person's tongue print is unique and can be used to identify individuals. This is because the tiny bumps and ridges on the surface of their tongues are unique to each person.

4. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: While we often think of basic emotions like happy, sad, and angry, humans' faces are capable of producing a wide range of expressions that can convey subtle variations in emotion and mood.

5. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁-𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: The circadian rhythm is controlled by an internal "clock" in the brain, which responds to light and dark to synchronize bodily functions.



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Happy birthday to me!

As I grow another year older wiser and stronger, I thank God for bringing me this far.

I'm grateful for the gift of life and amazing people who make it worthwhile (that includes YOU!)

Thanks for being part of my medical journey!

Here's to another incredible year.

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Tuesday check-in.
What's on your agenda today?

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!

𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘳𝘥.

As we step into a new week, let's take a moment to reflect on the previous week.

What are some of the things you're grateful for?

What accomplishments are you proud of?

What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?

And looking ahead to the new week...

What are some of your goals?

How do you plan on achieving them?

Feel free to share your reflections. Let's grow and thrive together.



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“𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼.”

~ John C. Maxwell

Let's talk about our dreams!

What steps are you taking TODAY to move closer to your dreams?

Remember, every small step counts, and every big leap starts with a single step.

Share your progress this week, whether big or small, and let's support each other in achieving our dreams!

Lastly, tag a friend who needs this reminder.
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𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄?

𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯:

1. Listening to a soft rain falling can reduce stress and anxiety, creating a calming atmosphere.

2. The smell of rain, known as "𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿," can boost your mood by 60%! Geosmin, a natural compound released by healthy soil microbes, increases serotonin and norepinephrine levels, acting like a natural antidepressant.

3. Rain can help to wash away pollutants and toxins from the air, leaving it feeling fresh and clean.

4. The soothing sound of rain can help individuals fall asleep faster and sleep more soundly, leading to improved overall sleep quality.

5. Studies have shown that spending time in nature during rainy weather can lower cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure, indicating a significant reduction in stress levels.

What's your favorite thing about rain? What activities do you enjoy when it's raining? Let us know in the comments!

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙡𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙢𝙮...

During long study sessions or late-night cramming, students often resort to various methods to stay awake. Some turn to energy drinks like Fearless or Predator, while others munch on snacks, listen to music, or try out different things.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂?

What's your strategy for staying awake during late-night studying?

Do you rely on energy drinks, coffee, or have you tried something unconventional?

And how many hours have you gone without sleep because of a test or exam?

Feel free to share your experience in the comment section. Let's look back at the hilarious things we've done to stay awake.

𝗣.𝗦: While staying awake to study is important, please avoid methods that may harm your health. Remember to prioritize your health and well-being above all else.

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"𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐉𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐬." - 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝟒:𝟕

Wishing all students starting their exams today God's peace and success! May you feel calm and confident as you take this important step.

And to everyone, may you find peace in all you do this week. May God's love and grace surround you, and may you feel His presence in every moment.

𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻!

At least here in Uniport.

And preparing for exams can be so stressful.

With pressure from all angles, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the mountain of materials to cover.

That's why tonight I'll be sharing some study tips that have helped me prepare better for my exams.

But before that, you should understand that studying isn’t about flipping through your notes or textbooks and trying to cram as much information as possible.

It’s about making sure you have a good grasp of the concept.

So, how can you effectively prepare for your exams without letting the pressure get to you?

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁:

• 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀: A lot of students struggle to study because they’re afraid of certain subjects or courses. And because of that, they have difficulties with the course.

But remember, 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑤𝑜𝑛’𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟.

Learn to see the course you’re struggling with as a challenge to be overcome with the help of God.

So instead of letting fear stop you from reading, why not take a deep breath and pour out your fears and burdens to God. He cares about every aspect of your life even your academics.

• 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗔 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻:

We all know the saying '𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒕𝒐 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏, 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒂𝒊𝒍'.

Planning is important for exam success. Without it, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment.

To plan better towards your exams, I advise you to do two things;

- 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐳𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬.

What topics are you finding difficult?

What materials do you need to cover?

Prioritize studying those courses based on factors like the number of credit units, difficulty and arrangement on the exam timetable.

- 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲.

For exams that are two weeks away, start studying the last paper first.

This way, the information will still be fresh in your memory when it's time to write the first paper, and you can revise when it's time for the last paper.

While for papers that are closer, study the courses based on their order of appearance.

Remember this strategy is based on how you've analysed your courses and your exam timetable.

• 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Apart from lecture notes, school textbooks and other materials, past questions are also important for your exam preparations.

Not only do they help you get familiar with the exam format and the types of questions you’ll encounter, but they also give you a glimpse of the areas you should focus on the most.

• 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀: Studying in a group can be beneficial. Your peers can help you identify areas where you need improvement, offer different perspectives to a toic, and even share useful study methods or resources that you might not have considered.

No one is perfect, and learning from each other can really boost your exam performance.

• 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆, 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁: The key to exam success lies in a balanced approach. Study your materials, revise what you’ve learned to cement the knowledge, take breaks to recharge your brain, and repeat this process as many times as needed.

• 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁: Try to study in small amounts instead of cramming everything in at the last minute. Not only will this help you retain information better, but it’ll also keep you from feeling overwhelmed.

And lastly,

• 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆: Don’t neglect your physical, spiritual and mental health because of your exams. Make sure you’re eating well, praying and getting enough sleep. This will help you be more focused and productive.

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While my advice might not fully apply to your situation, I believe that by implementing these tips you can better prepare for your exams.

Which of these tips are you planning on trying out in your own study routine?

Have you already tried any of these or other studying techniques?

Let me know how they worked out for you!

I’d love to hear your feedback.

Good luck, and remember, I’m rooting for you!

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Can you relate to this?

Studying can feel boring and difficult sometimes.

But it doesn't have to be!

Tomorrow by 7: 00 Pm I'll be sharing tips on how you can study for tests and exams.

Anticipate, bring any questions you have and I'll answer them in the comments.