Darya Sinusoid

Darya’s love for reading started with fantasy novels (The LOTR trilogy is still her all-time-favorite). Growing up, however, she found herself transitioning to non-fiction, psychological, and self-help books. She has a degree in Psychology and a deep passion for the subject. She likes reading research-informed books that distill the workings of the human brain/mind/consciousness and thinking of ways to apply the insights to her own life. Some of her favorites include Thinking, Fast and Slow, How We Decide, and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.

What Is Inferential Analysis in Statistics?

What is inferential analysis? What can inferential statistics tell us about data? In simple terms, inferential statistics are a kind of combination of data and probability. Just as probability is never a guarantee of an outcome, there are no definitive answers in inferential statistics. Rather, inferential statistics help us use what we do know to make math-based best guesses about what we want to know. Keep reading for the ultimate guide to inferential statistics.

How Does the Human Brain Work?

How does the human brain work? What are the most noteworthy features of the human brain? The brain is a complicated organ. In spite of all the progress we’ve made toward understanding the brain, we still know very little about its inner workings. At the most basic level, there are two key attributes of the human brain you should understand: interconnectedness and neuroplasticity. With this in mind, here’s a look at how the human brain works.

How to Overcome Obesity: The 2 Solutions

How can we overcome obesity? What are some simple changes you can make to prevent packing on excess weight? According to Canadian nephrologist Jason Fung, beating obesity means changing what you eat as well as when you eat. In practice, this means eating a diet composed of whole foods and practicing fasting. Whole foods help you feel full and don’t spike your insulin, while regular fasting lowers your insulin long enough to reverse insulin resistance. Here’s how to overcome obesity, according to Jason Fung.

Racism in Rape Laws in America: An Echo of Slavery

What is the connection between racism and sexual violence? How does racism manifest in American rape laws? The American legal system continues to perpetuate racism in various forms. For example, rape laws in America still echo the racist attitudes of the earlier period by giving black offenders harsher punishments. Here’s a look at the racism hidden in rape laws.

The Correlation Coefficient: Statistics 101

What is the correlation coefficient in statistics? What can the correlation coefficient tell us about the relationship between two variables? What is the danger in mistaking correlation for causation? A figure called the correlation coefficient quantifies the strength and direction of the relationship between two variables. A common mistake in statistics is equating correlation with causation. It can be tempting to extrapolate beyond a correlation coefficient, but that will lead to causal conclusions that correlation can’t support. In this article, we’ll break down the concept of statistical correlation and explain why correlation does not equal causation.

Healthy-User Bias in Medical Research

What is healthy-user bias? How can we isolate whether an intervention actually accounts for differences between individuals? Healthy-user bias occurs in studies that aim to assess the effect of a certain treatment or intervention. Because the people who choose to partake in such studies tend to be significantly different from their peers, it’s difficult to assess the degree to which the intervention (and not the participants’ characteristics) accounts for the findings. Keep reading to learn about healthy-user bias and how it affects research findings.

Best Time Management Books, Blogs, & Podcasts

Do you often feel like there isn’t enough time in the day? Do you feel like you don’t have control of your time? Many people feel as though there is never enough time—not enough time for work, not enough time for family, not enough time for ourselves. This sentiment is understandable: Modern life is busy, and with so many things vying for our time and attention, it’s hard to be on top of everything. But if your time management is on point, being on top of everything that’s important is not that difficult. In this article, we’ve rounded up a

Exercise and the Brain: Cognitive Benefits of Movement

How does exercise benefit the brain? Can regular exercise ward off age-related cognitive decline? Regular exercise is the single most important thing to do for your brain’s health. Not only does exercise promote clarity of thinking, but it can also help slow down the rate of cognitive decline as you age. Here’s a look at exercise and the brain.

The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story—Book Overview

What is Nikole Hannah-Jones’s The 1619 Project about? What role did slavery play in American history? The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story is an anthology of essays edited by Nikole Hannah-Jones and co-created with the New York Times that seeks to reframe American history with the institution of slavery at its core. The essays also explore how the institution of slavery has impacted our economy, laws, society, and the livelihoods of Black Americans. Below is a brief overview of The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story.

Set Weight: Why Dieting Doesn’t Work

What exactly is the “set weight”? What role does your set weight play in fat gain? What happens when you fall below your set weight? Your set weight is the default weight your body seeks to maintain—it’s a homeostatic mechanism. Once you fall beneath that set weight, your body will compel you to eat and regain any weight you’ve lost. That’s why many people see excess weight come back once they get off a diet. Here’s how your body seeks to sustain your set weight, preventing you from keeping the lost weight off.