Dr Joel Yong
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Engineering biochemical support strategies for optimal health. Subscribe to my mailing list to not miss out on the latest content!
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The Biochemistry Behind Oxidation And Reduction
The electron is a particle that is responsible for transporting electric currents. Between two different chemicals, though, the transfer of electrons from Chemical A to Chemical B can result in a change in their chemical structures.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Longevity
Striking A Happy Medium In The Midst Of Depressing Times.
We are living in an age of unprecedented stress. The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has forced many societies to go on lockdown mode, and as such the lives of many people have been affected in different ways.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Motivation
What Bearing Does A Cocktail Crisis Have On Our Health?
We love to unwind on weekends with a nice cocktail at a bar somewhere. I'm an alcohol lightweight with an easy tendency to develop Asian flush, hence my go-to cocktail is a "weak" aperol spritz. To be honest, I'm more interested in getting a nice Instagram shot than what is actually inside the drink.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Proof
3 Things I Learnt From A Failed Relationship
Unfortunately, all humans are full of imperfections. That's life. We make different choices each time. We choose how and when we want to communicate, for instance. We choose how and when to hold back our emotions, for instance. We can make the wrong decisions all the time based on an impatience to see things get done... or we can be extremely slow in making the right decision when attempting to consider all factors.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Humans
What's Up With The Stimulus-Receptor Signals In Our Body?
The idea of a lock and key mechanism was borne out of a need for security. We have valuables to safeguard. We have private issues that we don’t want to make public. We keep them locked up and hidden away. However, we do have keys to unlock those locks and gain access to our private stashes.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Longevity
The Problem With Excess Sugar Consumption In Our Lives
We face an endless barrage of sugar at every turn. Those doughnuts look great, don't they? What about the sugar in ice cream? Other cakes and pastries? Chocolate bars? Fruits? Cereals? Juices and soft drinks?
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Longevity
What Happens To The Food That We Eat, And How That Affects Our Health.
We tend to think of our digestive system at a very simple level. We eat food, our stomach acids break it down, our intestines absorb it, and whatever that isn't absorbed is excreted into the toilet bowl.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Feast
Overcoming The Stigma Of Growing Up Misunderstood
When growing up in Singapore, the whole idea of obedience was to take on a conformist attitude. Keep in step and in line, and don't ask silly questions about doing things in other ways. It made me feel weird because it seemed abnormal to ask about how I could potentially simplify a process or make it more efficient for others.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Humans
How An Educator Views Their Students
The role of an educator may not necessarily be the most cushy out there. There are that many different types of students and personalities. Some are great, some are the type that you'd want to get out of your classroom as quickly as possible because they just get on your nerves. Some are good at communicating but just can't seem to grasp the course material no matter how hard you try to deconstruct concepts for them.
By Dr Joel Yong4 years ago in Education