Anxiety
Over the years anxiety has affected millions of people around the world. Occasional anxiety is normal as it occurs occasionally this type of stress includes fam...
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Addiction
Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life exper...
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability characterized by variations in brain structure and function. While some individuals with ASD have i...
Make Room For Headspace!
Why do I personally enjoy this topic? Maybe because of my unknown personal connection to it? Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is usually caused by a mechanical impa...
Glioblastoma; Cell Signaling, and Possible Treatment Targets
Picture 1: Glioblastoma pictured in the brain. Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive and invariable lethal form of cancerous brain tumor, and it’s among the...
Reflection on My Time at Concordia
At Concordia, a liberal arts approach to learning is emphasized greatly and it is expected to help all students be exceptional contributors to the community, be...
Could Diet Help Treat Concussions?
Concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when the head experiences an impact that causes structural damage to brain tissue. Depending on the severity...
What’s Behind Brain Cancer
What is Glioblastoma? Glioblastoma (GBM) is a type of cancer that forms in the brain or spinal cord. GBM forms from astrocytes that support nerve cells. [1] Cla...
Subcategorizing ASD: The Role of Dopamine
Autism Characteristics Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that is diagnosed based on behavioral symptoms. Given the wide-ran...
A Kernel of Knowledge
When I chose to come to Concordia for college, I didn’t know the impact it would have on my life. I don’t want to be a clique… but what everyone says is true, ...