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A common misconception in the world of aquatic animals is the difference between sea lions and seals. The two are often used interchangeably as if they were the same species. Yet, they are in fact two very different species whose habitats are located far from each other. To properly understand the difference between the two, … Read More “Seals v. Sea Lions- The Misconception of the Century” »
Our Healthcare system is widely accepted to be more of a treatment based model rather than a disease prevention based system. Although a treatment based model does have its own benefits such as accelerated production of medicine and materials for care, there are also many shortcomings when it comes to ending the development of terminal … Read More “Exercise: The Key to Fighting Alzheimer’s and Dementia” »
IntroducciónEl término “Resiliencia” es definido como la habilidad de recobrarse rápidamente y ajustarse ante las dificultades. Por décadas los científicos han explorado e investigado la ciencia que está detrás del comportamiento humano que hace ser resiliente. Históricamente, ser resiliente ha sido visto como un conjunto de relaciones lineales dónde cada factor está liderado por otro. … Read More “Resiliencia: Las consideraciones científicas” »
It’s easy to think that there are only two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2. These forms of diabetes are polygenic, meaning a change or mutation in multiple genes causes them. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune reaction, which destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. Type 2 diabetes … Read More “Monogenic Diabetes: Misdiagnosed & Mistreated” »
If you were asked to name a global epidemic, what would come to mind first? Most people will likely name COVID, bubonic plague, HIV/AIDS or, going back a bit, a history buff may mention the Spanish flu. It is safe to bet that no one would name the obscure parasitic disease called Giardiasis. But in … Read More “The Epidemic You’ve Never Heard of…” »
Introduction: Resilience is defined as the ability to quickly recover and adjust to difficulties. For decades scientists have explored and researched the science behind human resilience. Historically, resilience has been viewed as a set of linear relationships where one factor directly leads to another. However, new research has demonstrated that resilience is extraordinarily complex and … Read More “Resilience: The Scientific Considerations” »
