The U.S. Diet’s Impact on High Obesity Rates
Obesity is common in the United States, with more than 1 in 5 people in the United States being obese. [1] The figure below represents that some areas of the U....
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Reinforcing Anxiety Through Memories
Having an anxiety-ridden experience can cement into our memories, so it lives on for years afterward. For some people, there may only be a couple memorie...
It’s Purposely Hard to Stop Taking Drugs: How Drugs Alter the Brain
Artstract created by Ren Lind Society has stigmatized drug addiction, often blaming the person for going back to drugs. However, drugs alter the brain, so it...
Can Rats Have Schizophrenia? Current Animal Models of Schizophrenia
Artstract created by Ren Lind Schizophrenia is a disorder that can significantly affect a human’s life, but can we mimic the symptoms in rats? How can res...
Fragile X Syndrome and its ties to Autism
Artstract created by Ren Lind There are many different theories as to the causes of Autism, however, Fragile X Syndrome is a direct cause for an estimated 2-6% ...
The Importance of Healthy Habits in Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s and Type 2 Diabetes might be linked, but let’s break down what this means. The Science Behind Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s Disease is characterized by p...
Watch your head! The Detrimental Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the CDC [1], every day 586 people are hospitalized for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and this does not include urgent care or emergency room visits...