Daily Archives: April 15, 2014

Advancements In Surgery Has Athletes Bouncing Back Stronger Than Ever

The scariest injury in sports is undoubtedly the tearing of an athletes ACL. It used to mean the end of a career, but now, thanks to advancements in surgery, athletes can rehabilitate and resume their career within months. Although the tearing of their ACL can cause hindrances on the rest of an athlete’s career, with … Continue reading Advancements In Surgery Has Athletes Bouncing Back Stronger Than Ever

The Most Common Chronic Childhood Illness in the Nation

At any moment someone in the U.S. most likely is having an asthma attack. Asthma affects around 25 million. Predicting asthma attacks are difficult but new medical devices are being made to help predict them before they happen. Asthma attack causes shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and pressure to the chest. Breath sensors better than … Continue reading The Most Common Chronic Childhood Illness in the Nation

Climate Change Affecting Antarctica Animals

Penguins from all over are being affected by a variable that they can’t control: the climate change. These cute animals that every little kid adores are now dropping in numbers. 11 out of 18 penguin species are declining and only 2 species are considered stable. These birds are used to adapting to extreme climates, but … Continue reading Climate Change Affecting Antarctica Animals

Fracking: What We Are Doing To Our Land And Our Water

I know, oil fracking is such a monotonous and boring topic, but have you heard of what it has been doing to not only the environment, but the communities around it? Oil fracking has been around for years. Even now, there are still people who are unhappy with the fracking that goes on in their … Continue reading Fracking: What We Are Doing To Our Land And Our Water

High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer

What is high blood pressure? Well, throughout this paper you will learn more about what high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, really is, signs, and treatment for hypertension. You will learn how to prevent hypertension. And will also learn if you are at risk for hypertension. First is what hypertension really is. Hypertension is … Continue reading High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer