Protecting Your Brain, One Language At A Time
Did you know that it is estimated that half of the world’s population is bilingual? That’s pretty cool! In fact, being bilingual can actually help p...
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Can Adult Brains Grow?
How many of us enjoy sitting down on the couch after a long day, whipping out some chips and watching our favorite Netflix show? I would argue that it is fairly...
AEA, 2-AG, THC and CBD
What are those??? All these seemingly random letters have in common that they are compounds called cannabinoids that affect our endocannabinoid system (ECS). Th...
About Time! I Have PEAKed
Almost to the finish line, one semester to go! I’ve officially PEAKed. Another semester has come and gone. During my time in neurochemistry, I was able to learn...
Well, I Think I’ve PEAKed
I was completely horrified at the prospect of taking another chemistry class, much less a senior-level chemistry class. Chemistry is not my friend and as a resu...
It’s Official: I’ve Finally PEAKED
Concordia College is known for many things, including the Concordia Choir, the Christmas Concert, and of course, Kernel Cobb. However, the institution is also r...
Neurochem, You’ve PEAKed my Interest
Throughout the last four years, through the grit and the grind of earning an undergraduate degree, it was easy to forget the significance of continued learning....
Netflix and Chill vs. Environmental Stimulation and Brain Health
Brain games, social activity, constant learning, exercise. Surely, they’re mentally and physically stimulating, not to mention they can be extremely enjoyable. ...
Stop Supersizing and Start Exercising
“Americans, they’re so overweight.” “Our country is getting bigger and bigger. We were much thinner when I was a kid.” “Our food is so processed, but fast-food ...
Hard Drugs: They’re Doing What Now?
At what point is someone addicted to drugs no longer capable of making the decision to continue using drugs? At what point does the long-term effect of using dr...