Concussions and Checking in Hockey
We have all heard of concussions. Someone hits their head and in our culture generally we think or tell people to “shake it off”, but is that really...
Tag: brain
The Epidemic of America…Obesity
Obesity is a major problem in the USA but how much of it’s onset is due to actual physical problems and how much is due to the fast paced world we live in...
The Role of Glutamate in Opioid Addiction
This week in class we learned about opioid addiction and the role that glutamate plays in it. Opioids enjoy widespread use as pain relievers, some well known o...
Opioids and Addiction
I have been hearing more and more these days that doctors are handing out high-potency pain killers like they are candy and I have been wondering why, when thes...
Research Suggests Great Defense from Alzheimer's Disease could be the Dinner Plate
“What would you like to order today?” “I want two number ones, a number six, a large side of fries and a shake.” “Would you like some insulin with that?” “Ins...
Diabetes…An American Epidemic
The number of diagnosed cases of diabetes being classified as type 2 has been rising over the past years in America. The average age of people with type 2 diabe...
A Glimmer of Hope for those with Mental Illness
We have all heard it on the news both sides of the story concerning legalizing marijuana for recreational or just pure medical use, and up until recently I had ...
Cannabis, Depression, and You
Depression is a serious psychological disorder that affects millions of Americans. I am one of those millions. Around the time I entered second grade, a psychol...
A Capstone to My Neuronal Foundation
Throughout my neuroscience minor endeavor I gained knowledge about the structures and functions of the brain’s anatomy. The brain is very complicated and intric...
How Far is too Far?
Throughout the course of the semester in neurochemistry we have learned how to dissect, interpret, and form opinions on research articles dealing the neurologic...