Understanding The Epigenetics of Addiction
Understanding The Epigenetics of Addiction Addiction has been a pervasive problem that has plagued human history since we began recording it. Addiction i...
Month: November 2021
Concussions and sports safety
What is a concussion? Concussions are a risk that most contact sports pose to athletes; however, concussions can occur from being in combat and unusual a...
NFL working to reduce concussions.
Overview The NFL is among the most watched sports league in the United States, it is also among the leading sports in diagnosed concussions. In 2019, the NFL ha...
Pathophysiology of Symptoms after a Concussion
Migraines Migraines are likely to occur following a concussion for a number of reasons. Whether the concussion was due to an impact or non-impact injury, there ...
The Future Has…. Flags?
Image 1 Ask yourself for a moment, is tackle football really something the youth should be involved in? I know I probably sound like an old geezer tweeting vigo...
Concussions
What is a concussion? Concussions are also known as mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Concussions are an injury to the brain that is caused by a blow or jolt...
The ImPACT of Concussions
Figure 1: A mapping of general symptoms associated with concussions. What is a concussion? Put simply, a concussion is the result of a mild traumatic brain inju...
How are animal models used for Autism studies
Autism is currently one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by impairment in communication, social interaction, repetitive behavior, am...
Screen Use & Autism
Kids with autism are seen to spend more time on screens than neurotypical kids which results in lower physical activity. Screen use may be related to poor acade...
Conversation on Autism
Autism spectrum disorder is a controversial topic in many different facets of society. It’s cause and pathology are greatly debated and unexplained in scientifi...