Brains Are Cool. Protect Them.
As numerous studies have stated, concussions are mild traumatic injuries to the brain that result in swelling leading to further issues. So, being the sports cr...
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Fear, Anxiety, and the HPA Axis
To begin it must be made evident that Fear and Anxiety are in a sense necessary. We as humans thrive as a species because we have this innate response to fearfu...
It Is Time to Think Differently
What do you think when you hear the word “addiction”? Do you think that it’s a choice? Do you stigmatize people who are claimed to suffer from the word “addicti...
Capping the Stone – The Culmination of My Concordia Experience
If any one of you decides to attend Concordia be prepared to hear a lot about BREWing. However, unfortunately this BREWing is not of the alcoholic variety (gene...
My Capstone Experience
The main goal that Concordia College has for their students is that during their time in school, they learn to BREW – Become Responsible Engaged in the World. P...
Removing Addiction From the Shadows
The American Society of Addiction Medicine describes addiction as a chronic disease of brain reward and motivation systems. Affected individuals do not have the...
Clearance of Beta-Amyloid Plaques in Alzheimer’s Disease: The Key to the Cure?
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a very debilitating disease that destroys memory and other proper cognitive functions. It can be really hard on families and friends...
Zinc and the Immune System: The Secrets of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a disease that affects about 1 in 68 children in the United States, according to an ADDM Network Survey from 2012. ASD include...
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...