The Inflammation Station
All aboard! All aboard! You’ve just purchased your ticket on the Obesity Train, and you have no idea what to expect. Still, you keep a positive outlook, hoping ...
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Obesity and Body Positivity on the Brain
Take a moment to look at the image above. Does something seem to be missing between the person standing on the scale, sad, then looking in a mirror, happy? If y...
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...
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...
ASD an Overview
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an umbrella term for a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. T...
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...