Constantly scrolling through social media feeds might feel relaxing, but it can lead the brain to constantly seek quick rewards, negatively affecting concentration, mood, and sleep.
Modern fatigue is often linked to people spending time waiting for notifications on screens while experiencing anxiety and emotional burnout. At the core of this problem is dopamine—a neurotransmitter that governs human desire and influences all aspects of life, from morning phone habits to mental health issues.
When dopamine levels are balanced, life feels vibrant, focused, and controlled. Disrupting this balance, conversely, causes a significant emotional slump. It is important to understand that dopamine is not a chemical of pleasure, but rather a chemical of anticipation that prompts us to strive for a reward rather than deriving satisfaction from it.
Tanya J. Peterson, a mental health specialist, explains that dopamine is part of the brain's reward center. When the brain produces it in response to actions, we feel good and want to continue what brings us mental well-being, which in turn stimulates further dopamine production.
This cycle regulates daily bodily functions: it shapes thoughts and influences information processing; it manages physical coordination and movement balance; it regulates vital glands and chemical balance through hormones; and it interacts with the nervous system during fight-or-flight states.
Since every person's brain is structured differently, noticing a chemical imbalance can be difficult until it starts affecting mood. With low dopamine levels, one observes not just a loss of motivation, but a noticeable physical and mental decline. Symptoms may include constant anxiety, sleep problems, muscle spasms, and sharp mood swings.
The opposite situation, having too much dopamine, leads to different problems: a person may become unusually aggressive, hyperactive, and prone to dangerous impulses. If these neural pathways remain disrupted, memory, concentration ability, and the ability to solve daily tasks suffer seriously.
Medical professionals link low dopamine levels to diseases such as Parkinson's disease, where specific nerve cells that produce this chemical die off. Studies also show that people with ADHD experience significant dopamine disruptions, making it difficult for their brains to recognize normal rewards and maintain motivation. More severe conditions, including schizophrenia and substance dependence, are closely related to dopamine pathway disruption, usually because the brain cannot cope with excessive artificial stimulation.
True calm is achieved not by chasing quick chemical spikes, but by establishing a stable and healthy baseline. Any sudden euphoria, such as watching a large amount of content on social media or eating fast food, is always followed by a sharp emotional crash, leaving a feeling of emptiness, anxiety, and vulnerability to low mood.
To naturally correct brain chemistry and maintain a stable energy level, it is recommended to incorporate five simple habits into your daily routine:
An international master class dedicated to the latest achievements and methodologies in pediatric surgery took place at the specialized pediatric surgical clinic of Samarkand State Medical University.
This international training seminar was organized in cooperation with authoritative medical institutions from around the world. Highly qualified medical professionals and renowned professors from Poland, Turkey, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iraq, and Tunisia, as well as specialists from Uzbekistan, participated in it.
Over three days, foreign experts demonstrated the most modern and advanced approaches in pediatric surgery to Uzbek doctors. Master classes were conducted on complex areas, including minimally invasive surgery (operations through small incisions causing minimal damage), interventional bronchoscopy, and surgical treatment of hypospadias.
The Chief Physician of the Specialized Pediatric Surgical Clinic of Samarkand State Medical University, Jamshid Shamsiev, noted that this master class serves as a valuable school of experience not only for local specialists but also for doctors from neighboring countries. Doctors and residents from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, as well as specialists from all regions of the republic, also participated in the event, gaining important information, experience, and improving their qualifications. Such international events contribute to advancing pediatrics and surgery in Uzbekistan to a new level.
Upon completion of the sessions, special certificates of international standard were awarded to all participants.
A unified digital system is planned to be introduced in Uzbekistan to accompany patients battling cancer throughout the entire process—from the moment of early detection to treatment and subsequent monitoring.
The creation of this digital system is part of a presidential decree. Initially, within three months, technical requirements will be defined for launching the platform, which integrates diagnostics, therapy, dispensary observation, and patient routing processes.
The 'Cancer Register' information system will be modernized by the end of 2026 to bring it into compliance with international standards for accounting for oncological diseases. The use of artificial intelligence tools to support doctors in decision-making is also planned.
By 2027, a specialized module will appear within the 'E-Health' system, providing comprehensive digital support for oncology patients by unifying registration, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring into a single ecosystem.
An additional 1.7 trillion soms will be allocated for the implementation of this program in 2027. Starting from 2028, funding will be included annually in the state budget, taking into account indexation.
Significant attention will be paid to training medical personnel. The professional development of healthcare workers, including the involvement of foreign experts, will be covered by state budget funds and the dedicated fund for medical development.
By 2027, a digital system will also be implemented for forecasting and managing the inventory of medicines and consumables. This will allow for more efficient distribution of drugs between regions and the conclusion of long-term contracts for the purchase of anti-cancer agents.
In addition, Uzbekistan plans to significantly improve the indicators of early detection of oncological diseases, aiming to reach a 40% diagnosis rate in the first and second stages. Every February 4th, on World Cancer Day, major events aimed at prevention and raising awareness about early cancer detection will be held in the country.
Sonam Wangchuk, a 59-year-old activist, was hospitalized after maintaining a 20-day fast that began on June 28. The protest aims to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is accused of a fraudulent scheme.
The mentioned fraud occurred in May and resulted in the annulment of an exam held for two million aspiring medical students. According to reports from local media, this annulment triggered cases of suicide among the candidates.
In recent weeks, hundreds of students joined Wangchuk in front of Jantar Mantar, a landmark located in the capital, New Delhi. In a statement, the Deputy Commissioner of Police of Delhi reported that, following Supreme Court orders and based on medical advice due to the deterioration of Sonam Wangchuk's health, he was transferred to receive necessary care.
A video captured at Jantar Mantar recorded the commotion among some of Wangchuk's supporters during the morning, while police officers quickly removed him from the stage using white sheets. The same statement added that despite complying with the orders, the protesters attempted to create obstacles, which caused minor disruption. An appeal was made to the protesters present at Jantar Mantar to leave the area peacefully as soon as possible.
Furthermore, other demonstrations were organized by the satirical online movement called the Cockroach People's Party (CJP). This party recently emerged on social media and was founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a recent graduate student from Boston University (USA). The creation of the CJP was a response to the remarks made by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, who labeled young critics of the Government as 'cockroaches' and 'parasites.'
Sonam Wangchuk, a known environmentalist, is the central figure among the strikers. He had been released in March after being detained for six months for protesting in favor of the autonomy of the Himalayan region of Ladakh, and subsequently joined the youth-led protest. Several members of opposition parties have shown their support for both Wangchuk and the student activists. In recent days, Sonam Wangchuk's health condition worsened, leading a New Delhi court to order government doctors to monitor his health daily.
