Proteins and Parkinson’s
A common problem underlying many neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease is an abnormal accumulation of proteins in...
Month: March 2017
Five Little Monkeys, Four Probable Concussions
Five Little Monkeys, Four Probable Concussions Five little monkeys jumping on the bed, one fell off and bumped his head. Mommy called the doctor and the doctor ...
It Really Is Better Safe Than Sorry
(Almost) everyone loves football. So much so, that we encourage our kids to start playing from a very early age. Why? It’s a team sport! It’s exercise! They lea...
Why the Three Strikes Rule for Sports Concussions Is Vital
Coaches, players, and parents should start adhering to the “three strikes rule” when it comes to concussions. This rule states that any player that has sustaine...
When It’s More Than Just a Headache – Concussions
Concussions are a form of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs when a force impacts the head. What happens to the brain when this impact hits is it, quite li...
Concussions and the Devastation of Second Impact Syndrome
A concussion usually occurs from a blow to the head resulting in symptoms including a possible temporary loss of consciousness, headache, confusion, nausea, and...
Lou Gehrig and His Killer
Lou Gehrig was born on June 19, 1903 in New York City. He was the son of two German immigrants, Christina and Heinrich Gehrig. In his youth he showed incredib...
Concussion: Not Something to Be Taken Lightly
Kari grew up loving to ride horses. When she was 20 years old, she was riding and ended up falling off as her horse was going over a jump. She hit her head pret...
The Monkey on Your Back or the Bug in Your Brain?
The Monkey on Your Back or the Bug in Your Brain? Dealing with addiction is no small feat. Those who are living with addiction face each day fighting the desire...
There Is Hope in Battling Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a chronic, debilitating disease that has become a serious issue in our society. Prolonged substance abuse can result in both long-term chemic...