Staying Focused in a World Full of Distractions Inspired by Dopamine Control by Nick Trenton Why is it so hard to stay focused? Have you ever picked up your phone to check one message, only to realise that twenty minutes have passed? Or sat down to finish something important, but somehow ended up scrolling
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The Center for Research, National Hospital Kandy, warmly congratulates our Advisor, Senior Professor Rohana Chandrajith, on his appointment as the inaugural holder of the Professor Lakshman Samaranayake Endowed Professorship in Geology at the University of Peradeniya. The appointment marks a significant milestone for the University of Peradeniya and Sri Lankan higher education, with the University
Feeding the Brain: Nutrients and Habits That Protect Cognitive Health The human brain is one of the most complicated and energy seeking organ of the body. It accounts for a little fraction of the overall body weight, but needs a constant supply of oxygen, glucose and other nutrients to perform well. Healthy neurons and the
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Semaglutide has received wide attention in recent years because of its benefits in type 2 diabetes and its strong effects on body-weight reduction. Many patients therefore ask whether semaglutide is simply a newer and better version of metformin. In reality, the two medicines are very different. They belong to separate drug classes, have different molecular
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A community-based Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening program was held at Pussellawa Divisional Hospital Type A on 25 August 2026, under the Ministry of Health, Central Province, and organized by the Regional Director of Health Services (RDHS) Office, Kandy. Nearly 100 participants with existing NCD conditions, including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, and cardiovascular diseases, participated in
On 31 July 2026, the Center for Research, Nephrology and Transplant Unit, National Hospital Kandy, held a collaborative meeting with the research team from the University of Moratuwa to discuss future research initiatives on chronic kidney disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu). The meeting was led by Dr. Nishantha Nanayakkara and Dr. Janaka Wijayakulasooriya from the
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Research is a process of discovering new knowledge and advancing the frontiers of science. However, not all research is conducted with integrity and honesty. Some researchers may resort to manipulating their data or results to achieve a favorable outcome, such as getting published, securing funding, or gaining recognition. This is known as research misconduct, and
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The One Meal a Day (OMAD) diet is a form of intermittent fasting in which an individual consumes all daily calories within a single meal and fasts for the remaining 23 hours of the day. It is often referred to as the 23:1 fasting protocol, where the eating window typically lasts about one hour. OMAD
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Inspired by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles Ikigai is a meaningful concept that encourages people to find purpose in life. In simple words, it asks us to think about why we wake up each morning and what gives value to our daily work. For an academic, this idea is very useful because academic life is
