Driving down the highway, look off to the side of the road, what do you see there? Hopefully you see some sort of protective road barrier to prevent your vehicle from going off the road or into oncoming traffic. There are a few different safety precautions that the local department of transportation will put into […]
Smartphones Reduce Cognitive Capacity
Medscape recently reported on the disturbing new research related to smartphones and cognitive capacity. According to research conducted out of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin, the mere presence of a smartphone adversely affects available cognitive capacity. Researchers conducted two studies, which involved nearly 800 undergraduate students. They studied available […]
The CDC Make It Easy to Learn about the Toxic Effects of Chemicals
As a new mom, nearly every day brings another concern about your child. Lead in paint, lead in the wine you used to drink, asbestos in insulation, mercury in fish. The list could go on and on. You recently received a notice that the dry cleaner down the street from your house leaked perchlor-something into […]
Spinal Cord Injury Treatments 101
The spine is extremely important. It relays information to and from the brain. Without spines, people wouldn’t be able to control their bodies, nor would they be able to feel pain or pleasure through touch. Since spines are so important, it’s also important to know how to treat someone with a spinal cord injury to […]
What the Spinal Cord Is and How it Works
The brain is like a factory. It’s always manufacturing new ideas, sending out orders, and taking feedback from the body. However, without some way to deliver and receive all those thoughts and feelings, brains would be useless. The Spine is the delivery service that takes everything to and from the brain. With all the body’s […]
