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equipment can also greatly reduce the risk of concussions. I see many of my teammates running around with helmets way to big and loose for their heads. I always make sure that my helmet is properly fitted, so I can stay as safe a possible on the field. I love the game of football, and intend to continue playing it as long as possible, as long as my health permits me. The possibility of a concussion is always present while playing, but using the proper form and equipment, as well as treating concussions the right way, can help reduce the impact they have on the sport.
interesting. I can tell when I am awoken during deep sleep because I will feel very groggy throughout the day. I have never been a heavy dreamer, so I learned that I might not have much REM sleep, because thats when most dreams occur. I need to start getting more sleep, because I want to be able to function at my peak throughout the day, and my current levels of sleep are not ideal to help my brain function throughout the school day.
us. It is reassuring to think that all these bacteria living inside of me are actually working to help keep me healthy. This article was fascinating to me, and I would like to learn more about all the bacteria that live inside us, and aide our bodily functions. Citation Wenner, Melinda. "Humans Carry More Bacterial Cells than Human Ones: Scientific American." Scientificamerican.com. N.p., 30 Nov. 2007. Web. 10 Dec. 2013. <http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=strange-but-true-humanscarry-more-bacterial-cells-than-human-ones>.
find a way to utilize these bacteria to help reduce the effects of autism in humans not just mice. While the results of this research are very positive to me, the testing that was used to find them is concerning. Injecting mice with chemicals to make them autistic is kind of scary to me. It is sad to think of mice being mad to suffer like that, even though it is for a good cause. While the methods of experimenting to find the bacteria are sad and unfair to the mice, it is a necessary evil to potentially help millions of people affected by autism. This article was fascinating to me. Its amazing to think of all the things that scientists do to aid us against various diseases and disabilities. If they can find a way to utilize the bacteria that helped the mice to aide humans, that would be a huge discovery that would help millions of people with autism. Citation Reardon, Sara. "Bacterium Reverses Autismlike Behavior in Mice: Scientific American." Scientificamerican.com. N.p., 5 Dec. 2013. Web. 08 Dec. 2013. <http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=bacterium-reverses-autismlike-behavior-in-mice>.
University of Cape Town Researchers Believe They Have Found a Single Dose Cure for Malaria
Summary Scientist from the University of Cape Town announced that they believe that they have found a compound that will kill malaria in a single dose. Malaria has become resistant to the current treatments, so this potential cure would be huge for those affected by malaria. Scientists have tried the drug on animals over 18 months and the drug killed the parasites instantly. Just as amazingly, the drug was not only completely safe and effective to use, it showed no negative side effects. If this drug is put to use it will save millions and millions of lives in Africa. 24% of child deaths in Africa are due to malaria and this drug could help save the lives of all those children. Not only would this drug save lives, but also it would save health care systems around the world billions of dollars, and open up new areas for settlement in Africa. This cure, if approved for widespread use, could help save millions of lives in Africa and eradicate one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Reflection This miracle cure almost seems to be to good to be true to me. Not only does it completely kill this deadly disease in one dose, but it has no adverse side effects. If that is deemed true, it would be absolutely amazing and would change the face of Africa. However, I cant help but be apprehensive about it because this drug seems a little to amazing and flawless. I would love for all the research and tests put in to this drug to be true. It would save the lives of millions of people every year. My church is very active with a group from Africa advocating for malaria treatment and
prevention, so I have some knowledge about the devastating toll malaria has taken on Africans, especially children. If this cure is approved it could change the world. With a healthier population, Africans could vastly improve their economy and wellbeing of their counties. Africa could become a more influential force in the world. If this cure is everything that the scientists proclaim it to be, it really would be a miracle. Citation Boyes, Steve. "University of Cape Town Researchers Believe They Have Found a Single Dose Cure for Malaria." News Watch. N.p., 29 Aug. 2012. Web. 10 Dec. 2013. <http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/29/university-of-cape-townresearchers-believe-they-have-found-a-single-dose-cure-for-malaria/>.