Football: The Epidemic Hidden Beneath the Helmet
You dive for the ball, just barely have it in your hands, when you collide head-first with the player from the other team! You pick yourself up off the ground, ...
Category: Health
The Brain’s Breaking Point: What Really Happens After a Concussion
Imagine an athlete taking a hard hit during a game. They seem fine—no visible injury on a brain scan—but beneath the surface, a silent storm is unfolding. The i...
Rethinking Concussion Protocols: Are We Doing Enough to Protect Athletes?
Concussion protocols in sports are designed to protect athletes and prevent long-term brain damage. However, many athletes are still returning to play before th...
Why Your Axons Matter After a Concussion & How It Could Impact Post-Concussion Healthcare Plans
Have you ever had a concussion? Whether it be due to a sports injury or fall, concussions are one of the most common mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs), and ...
Watch your head! The Detrimental Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
According to the CDC [1], every day 586 people are hospitalized for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and this does not include urgent care or emergency room visits...
A Reflection of This Semester
How this semester’s learning relates to my future goals Going into the field of neuroscience and psychology often means study hard materials like chemist...
Psychostimulant Use Disorder (PSUD)
A. Psychostimulant Use Disorder (PSUD) PSUD is characterized by the compulsive use of substances like amphetamines and cocaine, in which the user consumes the s...
The Cycle of Obesity
Obesity Obesity is an extremely dangerous and costly condition affecting 41.9% of US adults and 19.7% of US children and adolescents. This is not just as issue ...
Obesity, Metabolic Diseases, and Diet Across The Planet
A. Obesity and metabolic diseases Obesity and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes are major public health challenges worldwide, characterized by chronic ...
Schizophrenia
A. What is Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by disturbances in cognition, perception, and behavior. While the pr...