Alexander Philips

Jun 1, 2023 | flipboard.com | Alexander Philips

1 day agoHave you noticed you're looking up at some of your younger friends who used to be your height? You're not alone. It seems that everything shifts as you age. You may notice you get wrinkles, your hair turns gray and even your height changes — in other words, you shrink. “Aging is not a random thing …

Jun 1, 2023 | scribd.com | Alexander Philips

During my first two years as a medical student, I almost never went to lectures. Neither did my peers. In fact, I estimate that not even a quarter of medical students in my class consistently attended classes in person. One of my professors, Dr. Philip Gruppuso, says in his 40 years of teaching, in-person lecture attendance is the lowest he's seen. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, first- and second-year medical students regularly skipped lectures.

May 13, 2023 | nature.com | Catherine Ettman |Alexander Philips

AbstractWhile the association between assets and depression has been established, less is known about the link between financial strain and depression. Given rising financial strain and economic inequity due to the COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the role that financial strain plays in shaping population depression in the United States is particularly salient.