Insulin signaling and Obesity
What does insulin do Insulin is a key regulator of adipose tissue lipolysis, which is the catabolic process leading to the breakdown of triglycerides stored in ...
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Obesity and the Endocannabinoid System
Obesity Basics Obesity has been identified a top 10 global health problem by the World Health Organization. According to the CDC, nearly 42.4% of the adult pop...
How You and I Can Help Keep People Safe in Contact Sports
Concussions are no joke, and it’s nice to see that people are finally beginning to take them seriously both on and off the field. The most dangerous part ...
Concussion & Behavioral Changes
About 1.6 to 3.8 million sports and recreational concussions occur in the USA each year. 1 in 5 of these individuals will develop mental health concerns and dis...
Protection of the most important organ from concussions, the Brain
We all want to keep our friends and family safe. That includes protecting them from outside harm and making sure that they won’t get hurt. The problem is that i...
Concussions leading to CTE
The Basics A concussion is a condition of neurological signs and symptoms that are caused by a biomechanical force to the brain. Symptoms of a concussion includ...
Does Fat Make You Fat?
When addressing the role of the high fat diet and obesity, it is important to evaluate the types of fats in a given diet. While a high fat diet can lead to incr...
The mTOR Hypothesis of Autism
The mTOR Hypothesis of Autism What is Autism and Who Does it Affect? It’s estimated that 1 in 54 children in the United States will be diagnosed with autism tod...
Understanding PTSD Through a Molecular Lens
Understanding PTSD Through a Molecular Lens 10-20% of the population develops a stress disorder after exposed to traumatic, life-threatening events.[1] PTSD is ...
Understanding The Epigenetics of Addiction
Understanding The Epigenetics of Addiction Addiction has been a pervasive problem that has plagued human history since we began recording it. Addiction i...