Alcoholism: an Issue of Mind Over Matter?
To most of us, the notion that alcohol abuse is a huge problem in American society is not a new one; but if you’re anything like me, you didn’t fully understand...
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Alcohol and the Brain
This week in class we discussed the affect of alcohol on the brain, specifically what does ethanol start when a cell is exposed to it. As it turns out there ar...
Obesity, Solved?
Obesity has become a serious problem for the entire human race. Although it is more severe in developed countries such as the United State, both developing and ...
Obesity: A Growing Problem
When someone asks you to think of the stereotypical American, what is the first thing that pops into your head? If you’re anything like me, there will be a pict...
Obesity Treatment: New Info, Old Answers
Musing about various life issues, I am often surprised at how little in my regular day I recognize concepts that are fairly obvious – things that I just haven’t...
Obesity: The Rising Epidemic
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, “…. There has been an increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high....
Obesity: Who's to Blame? Who's Responsible?
Obesity is a problem that is worthy of more in-depth examination. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than a third of adults ...
The Brain and Obesity
This week in class we talked about how the brain functions in your body’s search for food, specifically how the brain controls your appetite and how if th...
Bipolar Disorder Treatment: a Work in Progress
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a neurological disease that intrigues me to no end. There have been multiple mechanisms proposed and some groups seem to be on promisin...
Is Bipolar Disorder important? Is it even a real disease?
Many people are affected by Bipolar Disorder (BD), a real, major medical and social burden. We may tease our peers, friends, or family about the di...