Sleep plays a pivotal role in recharging, refreshing and restoring our bodies. According to Suni and Callendar, sleep allows the brain and body to slow down and engage in processes of recovery, promoting better physical and mental performance the next day and over the long...
According to the Abnormal Psychology textbook the “DSM-5 describes the setting event for PTSD is exposure to traumatic event which an individual experiences or witnesses death or threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violation” Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is...
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of biochemical and physiological abnormalities that occur together, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus, stroke and cardiovascular disease. There is growing interest surrounding metabolic syndrome due to the current obesity crisis; it is estimated that as much as...
Introduction A population which is often overlooked, and is especially susceptible to postpartum depression, is the immigrant and refugee population. It is a major issue both culturally and systemically. There is a substantial body of evidence that suggests that the impact of postpartum depression on...
According to Scientific American, 17-year old Randy Gardner in 1965 set an all-time world record all for a science fair project as part of a sleep deprivation experiment by staying awake for 264 hours that is 11 days. The first day his eyes had stopped...
Sleep is a very important part of the human life. One that is ultimately required for the body to function properly. But it is quite unfortunate that the world is becoming busier by the day and people are spending less time sleeping. In fact, a...
The escalating cost of living and societal pressure has forced modern-day people to be more industrious than their peers in the previous generation. To obtain set goals, people are forced to work for long hours. Students are increasingly spending more time in libraries and study...
There are only some things that literally can not live and one of them is sleeping, all living organisms sleep even plants and bacteria. People sleep almost a third of their lives. We can not avoid it since it is important for life since our...
Sleep and rest are vital to children’s health and wellbeing due to their rapid growth and development in such a small period of time. This is essential to the development of a child as their behaviors, memory and social skills mature significantly during this time....
The purpose of the research performed in this article was to analyze how quality of sleep affects the brain. The research question was whether sleep quality is associated with cortical and hippocampal volumes as well as measures of atrophy in the brain. It was hypothesized...
In a perfect world, we would all start our days well-rested, bright-eyed, and cheerful, with no need for a cup of coffee. Caffeine might keep us awake, but our need for sleep is persistent and our lack of it has real consequences. Most people know...
Athletes do everything in their power in order to pursue their athletic goals. This includes working out daily, eating healthier, and cutting out the majority of their social life in order to focus on the sport. Little do they know, one small step with improving...
Smartphone usage at night and its effect on sleep duration and quality, and its overall impact on mental health is a widely debated subject, with many of the studies being conducted having different or inconclusive results based around several factors such as: maturation, the environment...
Introduction The use of holistic approaches to mind and body wellness can be significantly helpful to mentally ill clients and their diseases. The United States military have for years have tried to implement different holistic methods in an attempt curve the high rates of PTSD...
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a rare autosomal dominant inherited progressive neurological disorder characterised by damage neuron cells. Although genes responsible for HD can be found in every individual, but only expanded HD will cause disease. HD occurs due to the presence of HTT gene mutation...
Diseases caused by dynamic mutations involve an unstable responsible mutation. Such disorders are characterized by an uncontrolled expansion of a portion of DNA within the diseased gene consisting of repeated units of three or more tandem nucleotides. Generally, there are polymorphic alleles in the genes...
People with Huntington’s Disease (HD) are unable to control their movements, lose thinking ability and have emotional problems. HD is a genetic disease caused by mutations in the Huntingtin Gene. DNA segments in the Huntingtin Gene are repeated abnormally higher in people with HD. There...
The World Health Organization defines Huntington’s disease (HD) or Huntington’s chorea as a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of autosomal dominant transmission. It is also known as ‘San Vito’s disease’. It owes its name to Dr. George Summer Huntington, a New York doctor who first described it...
Films have always been a powerful medium to express ideas, evoke emotions, and start conversations. They are an integral part of our culture, helping to construct our views. It has been suggested that their widespread accessibility in today’s world through streaming services makes films have...