Is obesity the new norm for America?
Obesity and the many negative health effects that come with it have been growing rapidly in our society throughout the past decade. Our lifestyles have led us ...
Month: November 2012
Obesity: A Growing Problem
When someone asks you to think of the stereotypical American, what is the first thing that pops into your head? If you’re anything like me, there will be a pict...
Obesity Treatment: New Info, Old Answers
Musing about various life issues, I am often surprised at how little in my regular day I recognize concepts that are fairly obvious – things that I just haven’t...
Obesity: The Rising Epidemic
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, “…. There has been an increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high....
Obesity: Who's to Blame? Who's Responsible?
Obesity is a problem that is worthy of more in-depth examination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than a third of adults ...
The Epidemic of America…Obesity
Obesity is a major problem in the USA but how much of it’s onset is due to actual physical problems and how much is due to the fast paced world we live in...
The Brain and Obesity
This week in class we talked about how the brain functions in your body’s search for food, specifically how the brain controls your appetite and how if th...
Bipolar Disorder Treatment: a Work in Progress
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a neurological disease that intrigues me to no end. There have been multiple mechanisms proposed and some groups seem to be on promisin...
Is Lithium really the best treatment for bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a major medical disorder that affects almost 14 million people in our U.S. today. This disorder might not be seen as a major medical issue ...
Bipolar Disorder: A Disorder with No Face
70% of Bipolar disorder patients are initially misdiagnosed. Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disorder, is characterized by dramatic changes in ...