Germs are so small they can be hiding in plain sight and while most bacteria we come across every day is relatively harmless, there are some nasty ones to watch out as they can affect our health. buff.ly/2OWAZo0

In reality, the evidence to support excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) or an elevated metabolism in HIIT as compared to lower intensity exercise is largely inconclusive. buff.ly/2nuktzk

A medical CV is expected to be a bit more detailed concerning your education, certifications, teaching experience, publications, and the honors you received. buff.ly/2w4DX1p

Research shows that three days a week is all you need. buff.ly/2MAr5H0

When Warren Buffett attends the wonderful grease pit that is McDonald’s, one the staples of the United States, the great investor never spends more than $3.17 when he starts his day. buff.ly/2w8vcDl

If you have a goal of joining the healthcare industry, you can be assured of employment. It surely does not come cheap when you are studying, but it does pay off. buff.ly/2w8wH4w

Many students come to us concerned about starting questions too early. They say they’re not ready to tackle a Qbank as difficult as USMLE World. buff.ly/2nG8s9M

One of the very first interesting tidbits I learned is that ALS, a motor neuron disease (MND), is now thought to be on a spectrum of the same disorder as frontotemporal dementia (FTD). buff.ly/2BlBl4X

I’m going to give you my top 7 tips which have helped me achieve honors in almost all my rotations and honors on over 90% of my evaluations. buff.ly/2MFP0Iq

If it is what fuels your soul, it will be accomplished by whatever means—unless unremitting student debt is threatening your wellbeing. buff.ly/2OU9F9d

Each hormone, though it passes through the bloodstream, has a specific specialization. buff.ly/2Lmcpdl

In college, as a pre-medical student, you may get away with awkward pauses and statements filled with hesitation. In a professional school program, such as medical school, it is inexcusable not to have basic presentation skills. buff.ly/2BVvsM6

Would you have lab mice replaced with worms? buff.ly/2PQw74u

Understanding what it means living with AIDS and how to prevent it is where one needs to start. buff.ly/2BTpg7n

Only 73 percent of students said that paying for student housing was stressful. buff.ly/2Q8BzzB

Almost 75% of Brits sleep less than 7 hours per night (Royal Society for Public Health) while 65% of Americans get 7 hours or less (Gallup poll). buff.ly/2Q8FZGN

Are older doctors uneducated in science, and do they base their treatments on opinion, intuition, or outdated dogma, while younger doctors use objective observations and analysis? buff.ly/2x4HSfJ

The pursuit of a competitive specialty forces you to seek out a variety of experiences. buff.ly/2MlNtmw

A lot of medical students, many of whom are, in my experience, more type A than they’re able to openly admit, are particularly good at playing The Game. I think this is because the process of getting into medical school self-selects for this. buff.ly/2QGtjaz