Underlying Value in Concordia College’s Neurochemistry Course
The neurochemistry course at Concordia College has been a pleasure to be a part of as it has solidified my interest in the mystery of the brain and led me to be...
Month: December 2018
Obesity and Inflammation
Weeks after week we discuss health topics and the relation to the brain. It seems a common motif is the story of inflammation and its role in knocking the body ...
Opinion Article
If you would have asked me at any point in time before this semester, what class are you most looking forward to? I without a doubt would have said neurochemist...
Your Brain on a High Fat Diet
Obesity is becoming more and more prevalent, as rates climb throughout both adult and youth populations. Around 40% of adults (over 20 years of age) are ...
The Final One
When I first signed up for Neurochemistry last spring, I was incredibly nervous to take the class. Having recently added a neuroscience minor to my music and ps...
Obesity: Get Out and Play?
Fast food restaurant at every street corner. Packaged and processed foods becoming more and more available – even able to be delivered to our front door. ...
#rollthesecobbs…all the way to graduation
Whenever I tell people that I am in a class this semester called Neurochemistry, I get very startled responses such as “wow that sounds so intense” or “sounds d...
ALS: Tragedy Unfolded Proteins
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a neurodegenerative disease that results in weakened muscles and one’s overall physical functions. It has garnered a l...
Obesity: The Realities of the Western Diet
What is obesity: Obesity is characterized as a medical condition where excess fat has accumulated on an individual’s body to the point in which it...
Is Obesity Really a Brain Disease?
The short answer to that question is: yes, obesity can be considered a brain disease. However, I encourage you to read on further for the longer answer. The Obe...