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medical and health sciences

Fasting vs. Counting: Finding the Winning Recipe for Weight Loss

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter Happy morning, Shade Academia community! Today, we’re exploring a topic that’s likely familiar to many of us: weight loss through intermittent fasting (IF) and continuous calorie restriction (CCR). I recently attended a lecture on obesity that reignited my interest in this subject, so I

Natural Sciences

Rooting for Change: How Organic Farming Holds the Key to a Greener Future?

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter Hello, Dearest Readers! This week, I want to share an article that caught my eye, not just because of the fascinating science behind it, but also because it connects to my own roots. With a background in farming, I’ve always appreciated how agriculture plays such

arts and humanities

The Healing Power of Conversation.

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter This week, the Shade team is reading “Maybe You Should Talk To Someone” --- a memoir by Lori Gottlieb. "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" is a thought-provoking book that intertwines the author’s experiences as a therapist with her own journey through therapy

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Spinning Out of Control: A Patient’s Journey with Meniere’s Disease

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter Medical Experiences: Understanding Meniere's Disease This week, I met a patient dealing with Meniere's disease, a condition that affects the inner ear and can cause some pretty disruptive symptoms. If you've ever felt off-balance after spinning around too fast or

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Can We Stop Aging?

Shade Academia Newsletter: Unraveling the Mysteries of Aging and Cancer with Telomere Sequencing Hello, Shade Academia community! Today’s spotlight delves into an exciting new advancement in medical science—a recent study has developed a groundbreaking sequencing technique that could reshape how we understand aging and cancer. In this article,

arts and humanities

Speaking Without Sound: Exploring the Power and Impact of ASL

Hello, Shade Academia community! In this edition, we’re diving into the fascinating world of American Sign Language (ASL) and its impact on both professional and social spaces. ASL is not just a language; it's a vibrant part of Deaf culture that connects people across communities. This week,

medical and health sciences

Beneath the Surface: The Complications of Untreated Uterine Fibroids

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter Good morning, everyone! Welcome back to another week of learning and discovery. We hope you had a relaxing weekend and are ready for new insights in this edition of our newsletter. This week, we’re diving into a topic that affects many people but isn'

arts and humanities

The book that is changing classrooms nationwide

Happy weekend, everyone! As we wrap up the week, we're excited to begin connecting more with you by sharing glimpses into our team's lives. To kick things off, we'll be posting book reports on some of our favorite reads. We hope you find this

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A Diabetic Breakthrough

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter Hello Shade Academia Community, In today’s newsletter, we dive into an exciting development in medical science that could change the future of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) treatment. For years, managing this condition meant lifelong insulin therapy and constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. However, recent

medical and health sciences

Cardiac Clues: Exploring the Link Between Pulmonary Hypertension and HIV

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter Good morning and welcome back, everyone!We hope you had a chance to relax over the weekend. After a lighter week, we’re returning with fresh content and insights for your weekly digest. While the topics may not cover everything you’re interested in, we hope

Beyond Red and Blue: How Electoral Maps Shape Perceptions of Political Polarization

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter Red and Blue States: Dichotomized Maps Mislead and Reduce Perceived Voting Influence Click here for the full article Hey everyone you’re officially halfway through the week! To kick this new season of Shade Academia off, I wanted to look at an article I discovered and

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We Want to Thank You!

Good morning, and welcome back to another week with us at Shade Academia! This past weekend, our team spent time brainstorming and discussing our vision for the future of Shade. We’re excited to share that we have some big plans ahead! We aim to expand our team with experts

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Understanding Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Challenges and Treatment

Greetings, Shade Academia readers! Alcohol use and abuse is a topic that affects countless individuals and families across the world. It’s something that may not often be talked about openly, but the impacts of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) are far-reaching. Today, we’re taking a closer look at one

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Artificial Intelligence in EFL Classrooms: Friend or Foe?

Hello, Shade Academia family! Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days—from your phone’s virtual assistant to predictive algorithms in your favorite apps. But how is this technology affecting education, specifically in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms? Today, we’re diving into a conversation about whether AI

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The Impact of Weather and Moon Phases on Emergency Medical Use

Good morning, Shade Academia community! Today, we're delving into an intriguing blend of science and real-world application. Have you ever noticed that sometimes things just feel different when it's a full moon, or when the weather takes a sudden turn? Maybe you’ve been extra cautious

social sciences

Rising Strong: Building Resilience in Vulnerable Communities Facing Natural Disasters

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter – Arts and the Humanities Good morning Shade community, and most of all, happy Friday! Climate change and environmental hazards are pressing global issues, but some communities are disproportionately affected, especially those that are already facing social and environmental justice challenges. In this week’s feature, we

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Guardians at Risk: How the Law is Stepping Up to Protect Our Elders

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter – Business and Law Hey Shade Academia family! As we age, the risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation increases—a growing concern that affects millions. In this issue, we explore the pressing topic of elder abuse and the legal responses aimed at addressing this under-reported crime. Today,

arts and humanities

Nature Reclaimed: How Black Visual Narratives are Transforming Children's Literature

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter- Social Sciences Welcome, Shade Academia readers! This week, we’re diving into a topic that is as visually captivating as it is culturally significant—how Black visual narratives are reshaping the ways Black children and their relationship to nature are portrayed. Today, we explore an article

medical and health sciences

Sing Your Way to a Healthier Heart: The Surprising Cardiovascular Benefits of Singing

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter- Medicine and Health Welcome to another edition of Shade Academia, where we make the latest research accessible for everyone! Today, we’ll be exploring an intriguing study that looks at a unique way to improve heart health in older adults—singing! Yes, you read that right.

Engineering and Technology

Tuning into Emotions: How AI is Composing the Soundtrack to Our Lives

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter- Technology and Engineering Welcome back to another edition of the Shade Academia newsletter, where we make advanced research topics accessible to everyone. Today, we’re taking a closer look at the exciting world of artificial intelligence and music generation. In particular, we’ll explore how AI

Natural Sciences

Saunas: Ancient Heat, Modern Health – The Benefits and Risks Revealed

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter- Natural Sciences Welcome back to another edition of our Shade Academia newsletter, where we break down complex topics and bring the latest research directly to your inbox. Today, we’re diving into an ancient practice that is making waves in modern health research—sauna bathing. Saunas

business and law

The Laws of Outer Space

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter – Business and Law It's Fri-yay! Which means one final article for the week from us at Shade Academia. Last week, we explored how space and space travel connect with our weekly topics. During our research, we found some fascinating insights about how international laws

arts and humanities

Is Joy and Creativity in the Classroom?

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter – Arts and the Humanities Welcome back, readers! As the school year kicks off for kids, college students, and adults alike, we thought it was the perfect time to explore a topic that highlights the value of learning and collaboration in unexpected ways. In today’s edition,

social sciences

The impact of sports on our societies

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter- Social Sciences Welcome back, everyone! With the start of the new school year, it's an exciting time for many, especially athletes as they kick off their sports seasons! This week, as we focus on the social sciences, we’re diving into the sociology of

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The Impacts of Space on the Body

Shade Academia Weekly Newsletter- Medicine and Health In our second part of this week’s series, we’re shifting focus to the fascinating topic of human physiology in space. As astronauts venture beyond Earth’s atmosphere, their bodies undergo remarkable changes due to the microgravity environment. At Shade Academia, we’