By Bill Many people would enjoy a small basket of cherries and agree that they taste great. But when we eat these small red fruits, we reap more benefits than just their taste. Cherries are packed with antioxidants and provide numerous health …
Read More »PTSD and Cannabis
Throughout its prohibition, Cannabis indica, or more commonly known as marijuana, has been considered a self-medicated “coping” drug, especially in individuals with anxiety disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Many studies examining the link between cannabis and PTSD frequently use the …
Read More »Chemically Saturated House
Building or remodeling your home into your dream house is quite exciting, but many people would warn you about the chemicals brought into your life with this decision. Much like how a new car gives off an assortment of chemicals that can …
Read More »Obesity in the United States
By Eric Chang Obesity has always been an issue in our society. At the current rate, 95% of Americans will be considered formally overweight or obese by 2035 and so we need to recognize and eliminate the cause of this phenomenon The …
Read More »Paris Climate Accord
With the world facing tremendous roadblocks in the progression of climate change policies here in the United States, many people have turned to the international community to act on the amount of proofs for ever increasing temperatures. In the December of 2015, …
Read More »Nutrition Overview
Most people understand the importance of fats, carbohydrates and proteins, but pay very little attention to micronutrients found in fruits and vegetables. Many students who are committed to sports, exercise, and strength training sometimes do not understand the importance of eating a …
Read More »Sports Injuries
Sports are an exciting subject. Different sports have different environments and outcomes, but the goal is all the same: to win. In team sports, there are often rivalries, and that may lead to a rage against the other team. Blood, sweat, and …
Read More »Walnuts and Your Brain
Doesn’t the walnut look like a miniature brain? In China, walnuts are quickly becoming a popular snack, and in traditional chinese medicine, these are rumored to help one’s brain. Although walnuts and brains certainly look similar, what really makes the walnut such …
Read More »Headphones and Cycling
Is it risky to wear earphones when biking? Driving along popular biking roads, we often see cyclists wearing headphones in the city. For many people, it’s crazy. In urban areas, it is already risky enough to bike, and wearing earphones only makes …
Read More »Space and our Bodies: Space Radiation
By Michael Chang In addition to the vacuum effect, cramped quarters of a spaceship, confinement and isolation, and the altering gravity fields of planets, space radiation may be one of the most dangerous effects of space travel. While it does not seem …
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