Concussions in Retired Varsity Athletes

Parents typically don’t think twice when registering their children for recreational sports due to the many social and health benefits. As they get older, however, sports become more competitive and more physical. As a result, many athletes are at risk of suffering injuries, including head injuries. Concussions are a prominent issue in the world of…

Meditation: The Fountain of Youth

Cosmetic creams, Botox injections, and plastic surgery. Today everyone is trying these different methods in an attempt to beat father time, and prevent the aging processes. What if there was a more simple way? Something healthier, that actually slows down father time. There is a way, and this process is inexpensive, calming and non invasive.…

The Parkinsonian mimetic, 6-OHDA, impairs axonal transport

Parkinson disease is the degeneration of dopamine releasing cells in the midbrain area known as the substantia nigra which results in the impairment of motor function. Dopamine is chemical that stimulates neighboring brain cells into causing a chain reaction that results in the functioning of our body. Unfortunately the issues in treating Parkinson’s disease stem…

The Effects of a Nap on Inhibitory Control after Sleep Deprivation

Inhibitory control is an important component of cognitive functioning as its job is to resist the interference of irrelevant stimuli. Inhibitory control has recently been shown to be impaired by sleep deprivation. These effects are known to effect the fronto-central complexes of the brain – the area of the brain located toward the center of…

The Long Term Effects of Sport-Related Concussions: Evidence of Visual Processing Deficits

With participation in sport being an increasingly popular interest among individuals of all ages, sport-related injuries are undoubtedly becoming a serious issue. In particular, sport-related concussions (i.e. complex effect on the brain resulting from serious biomechanical force, such as a blow to the head) represent a serious problem, with 15 to 20% of all annual…