Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Obesity: A “Chicken or the Egg” Paradox
What is PCOS? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which the ovaries produces excessive amounts of androgens, the male sex hormone. Excess of th...
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To go or not to go: how excitatory/inhibitory imbalances can shape ASD
Hello everyone! Today I’d like to talk a little bit about some factors that influence the development of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), specifically how mater...
Broken Mirrors: Mirror Neurons and ASD Symptoms
We learn by watching others. As we grow and develop, we learn how to speak, behave, and even think based on our observations of other humans. Much of this learn...
The Importance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-Friendly Healthcare
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects an estimated 18 million people worldwide. This d...
How Likely Are You to Develop Alzheimer’s?
One of the most common things you hear in relation to Alzheimer’s is “Oh all the men in my family get it, so I’m going to get it” or “It’s not in my family so I...
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
The Good – A snack I recently opened the door to my refrigerator and delightfully found a tub of ice cream waiting, practically begging to-be consumed. A smile ...
Alzheimer’s: More Risky Than You Think
Alzheimer’s: the complicated disease resulting in memory loss, confusion, and disorientation. Odds are we’ve all heard of this disease and the profound implicat...
Estrogen, Insulin Resistance, and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Love Triangle
Insulin Resistance and Alzheimer’s Disease: The first two members involved in this complicated love triangle are insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s Disease. The...
Infliximab: Treating Everything From Alzheimer’s to Arthritis
What would you think if I told you the same manmade drug is used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), Type II Diabetes (T2D), psoriasis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn...
My head hurts…Now What?
WHAAAM!!!! Congratulations. Whether from a head-to-head athletic collision, tripping backward on slippery ice, or the result of an unfortunate car accident, you...