Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- More Than Just Washing Hands

I had always been known to be an anxious child. My adolescence was filled with therapy visits, new medications, and a constant stomach ache. Throughout the entire fourth grade, I was probably at home more than I was at school. I worried about average kid things; my little sister, elementary school, my parents. I also … Continue reading Obsessive Compulsive Disorder- More Than Just Washing Hands

Climate Change in Agriculture

Climate change can affect agriculture in a number of ways, including through changes in average temperatures, rainfall, and climate extremes like heat waves. If crops and animal life wouldn’t have enough rainfall, they wouldn’t be able to survive and the owners wont be making money. There are changes in pests and diseases. Also there can be changes in … Continue reading Climate Change in Agriculture

Are protein powders a good way to build muscle?

I chose this topic because I wanted to find out if protein supplements are an easier way to build muscles fast. Weight lifting is something that people do to gain muscle for a sport, to get stronger and other various reasons. Protein powders are known for speeding up the process for stronger muscles. But people … Continue reading Are protein powders a good way to build muscle?

Asthma

Asthma Asthma is a condition where someone’s airways has become inflamed and constrict which causes, episodes of wheezing and coughing that can be anywhere from discomfort to life threatening. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, asthma affects about 7-9% of adults and about 7-10% of children. Most deaths from asthma only occur in underdeveloped countries. According to Web MD … Continue reading Asthma

Global Warming Effects on Polar Bears

Since late 1800s earth’s average temperatures worldwide has risen by 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Global warming is gradual heating of the earth’s surface, oceans and atmosphere. We are causing the global warming by burning fossil fuels such as oil, coal, and natural gas, this fuel is used in factories and other places. Global warming has a … Continue reading Global Warming Effects on Polar Bears