The Widespread Wonders of the Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has proven itself to be a vital player in many central nervous system functions, potentially serving as a new therapeutic mecha...
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Endocannabinoids and Alzheimer’s Disease
If you’ve done any research on the neurochemistry of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), you’ve probably run into a few of the same molecular players like β-amyloid plaqu...
Is Fat Bad? Exploring the Ketogenic Diet and Obesity
One thing’s for certain in the world of nutrition and food lifestyle, it’s complicated. There are myriad, wildly different diets, many claiming fantastic result...
Did You Skip Breakfast This Morning? That Might Be Helping Your Brain
I am sure if you go around asking individuals what they think the most important meal of the day is, more than likely they will say Breakfast. However, some neu...
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 ...
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...