The Cannabis Debate
We have a problem with hyperbole. In the interest of grabbing headlines and inciting reactions, extremism and polarizing statements rule the day. Journalistic i...
Category: Health
Why Legal Marijuana Will Benefit Society
The legalization of marijuana in Colorado shows a stark turnaround in the way our society views the smelly green Cannabis plant. That just goes to show how far ...
Concussions: Why It Matters
Concussion is a topic on the rise and with the increase in awareness by the movie Concussion with Will Smith. People need to realize a concussion is more than j...
Concussion: Prevention or Treatment?
Everyone already heard “Prevention is better than cure”. But when we are talking about concussion, things get more complicated. First of all: What is concussion...
A New NFL: Why Football Needs to Change
Anyone who’s a sports fan (or anyone who’s in touch with the news, for that matter) has heard of the current concussion issue in today’s sport...
Traumatic Brain Injury and Seizures
A very common problem after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in an individual are seizures. Seizures are defined as uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain....
Should football be banned from Children Athletics?
The question continues to arise, should children be able to play football with all of the knowledge we have on concussions? The long-term effects concussions an...
The Scandal of Banning Football and the Inevitable Concussion
The Inevitable Problem Concussions are inevitable. Regardless of the sport, concussions will always be a risk. The same can be said for everyday life. One can b...
The Hidden Danger of Concussions
Concussions are a solemn topic to every athlete. With as few as three concussions potentially ending a high school career, they’ve become the bogeymen of ...
Eating Disorders: Treatment
Although everyone knows eating disorders are prevalent in the United States, we often do not “see” them. Individuals with eating disorders are not obvious. Eati...