Back to the Future: a look at Parkinson's Disease
When I think about Parkinson’s Disease, the first thing that comes to my mind is Back to the Future. Weird, I know–but Michael J. Fox is one of the most v...
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Green with envy
Flick the lighter. Burn. Inhale. Ahh…that’s the good stuff. It appears that this routine is becoming more and more common in the daily lives of many Americans. ...
ALS – A Sad Disease
Our final topic of the year is ALS – a disease that when diagnosed with, will be fatal within 3-5 years. There are very few medications for the treatment ...
What's the connection between Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease?
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by accumulations of the protein alpha-synuclein and the development of Lewy Bodies. The areas that these Lewy Bodies ...
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Due to the fast-paced society we live in today, the types of food we eat now are different than what was eaten years ago. People no longer have to forage, hunt ...
Alzheimers Disease, Insuline resistance, and Diabetese: Let's Connect the Dots
The topic of this weeks neruochem discussion was based on the article “Possible implications of insulin resistane and glucose metabolism in Alzheimer̵...
Iron Accumulation in Parkinson's Disease
What comes to your mind when you think of Parkinson’s Disease? Shaking, tremors, spasms and Michael J. Fox were probably at the top of your list right? Th...
What's the real problem?
There are many factors that seem to play into the development of autism including genetics, the mother’s diet, the child’s diet, as well as the physical health ...
Oops, which kind of Iron?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system, affecting movement, thinking, and behavior. Mostly affecting those ove...
Get Your Head in the Game: Sports and Concussions
When encountering a concussion many people look at it as not a huge deal saying things like “don’t worry I can still play”, “they just n...