The Science Behind the Munchies
There were numerous topics discussed during the last election, and one subject on the ballots of some states was the legalization of marijuana. Some of the stat...
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Discussing Marijuana in the Classroom
Marijuana has been a heavy topic in the last few years. Twenty nine states have passed laws either legalizing medical marijuana or for recreational use. Changes...
Concussed? Sit It Out Pal, You’ll Thank Me Later!
Most athletes who play any contact sport at whatever level can relate to the guilt of injury, the feeling of not being there for your brothers and sister to fig...
New Evidence Shows Immediate Effects of Soccer Headers
As a former soccer player who has suffered three in-game concussions, I’ve often wondered about the effects that “routine” headers have on the brain. When I pla...
Return-to-Play and Second Impacts
In the past, there has been little research done on concussions and what is actually going on in the brain, until recently. Neuroscience research has grown and ...
We Need to Let People Heal From Concussions
Concussions can cause long lasting neurological problems. In extreme cases head trauma (even sub-concussive) can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy. This ...
Concussions: Should We Take Them More Seriously?
As the world of science has expanded, concussions have begun to be understood more. Even when I was in high school, concussions were not that big of a deal. Now...
Invisible Injuries in Football
One of the most popular sports in the United States is football. Kids will begin playing when they are in the fourth grade, even earlier in some cases. Athletes...
The Real Cost of Addiction
Try and imagine a life where you felt you needed something more than food and shelter. Being an addict is one way that this could become a reality. The compulsi...
From a One-Time High to a Lifetime Prison: A Journey of Drug Addiction
Drug addiction brings certain images to mind – and they’re not exactly pretty. Strung out, passed out, bad teeth, bloodshot eyes, destroyed veins. It’s part of ...