For most of us, the holiday season is synonymous with togetherness, celebration, and joy. However, for many individuals, this time of year can also bring about feelings of sadness, stress, and anxiety. Seasonal depression, formally called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a kind of depression that generally surfaces during the colder months (fall and winter) when daylight hours are shorter...
Face masks may have been widely adopted as an emergency measure to reduce the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they have emerged as a potent weapon in the battle against infectious diseases. However, with this, several misconceptions about the impact of masks on immunity have also surfaced. As the use of masks spread, so did the...