Glaucoma is an eye disease where rear optic nerve damage causes a loss of vision. This damage can be caused by the buildup of fluid in the eye due to the inability to drain such fluid out of the front of the eye. The fluid normally travels through the trabecular meshwork in the anterior chamber, […]
Napping is a prominent part of today’s culture; many partake in after-school naps, midday naps, and power naps before an exam, among other types. People often label those who nap as lazy, but studies show that napping provides both academic and physical benefits. Napping should therefore be regarded as productive, rather than the opposite. Surrounding
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Death is often associated with negativity and darkness. However when it comes to the human body, death is a common, daily process. Our cells constantly die and duplicate, replenishing and maintaining the health of our body. Apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death, is a method for cells to replace old, faulty cells with younger,
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“Go outside and take a breath of fresh air” is a phrase we have all heard before. When facing a mental block or feeling frustrated and stressed, stepping outside can be therapeutic and relaxing. In fact, nature can be so therapeutic that some psychiatric professionals have even begun prescribing nature breaks to their patients. Mental
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Even after three long years, COVID-19 continues to sweep through the world’s population. Testing positive is detrimental to many, preventing those infected from going to work and providing for their family. With the effects of COVID-19, it is hard to imagine what having extended symptoms would be like. Recently, many have been reporting that they
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