It has been predicted that by 2060, 98 million American adults, or one fourth of the population, will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s (Center for Disease Control, 2018). Often, the first line of treatment for patients is prescription medication which unfortunately eliminates many viable, non-pharmacological alternatives. Fortunately, non-traditional treatments, such as pet therapy, are becoming increasingly popular, and have potentially positive effects on the social and emotional well-being of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.

“Having a spine” is to be able to have tenacity. Just as the metaphor suggests, the spine does indeed support us and when problems arise with it, disaster occurs. One of these problems is herniation. The mechanism behind herniations is a complex topic, and researchers are now increasingly concerned …

Substance abuse disorders affected over 19.7 million American adults in 2017. Young adults (between the ages of 18 and 25) comprised one out of every seven of these individuals (NIDA, 2018). Toxic narcotics — including cocaine, heroin, and alcohol — have one commonality in that they overstimulate reward pathways in the…

Profuse bleeding, drug overdose, and cardiac arrest aren’t the first things that come to mind when imagining an undergraduate experience. However, that’s just a day in the life of an Emory Emergency Medical Services (EEMS) member. EEMS mainly serves DeKalb County where…

Imagine that you or a family member has an urgent medical emergency. In most circumstances, this would undoubtedly prompt a trip to the emergency room; however, for millions of residents in the United States today, this is not a privilege they possess. With every medical…

Sleep is a fundamental part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Yet, one of the most prevailing concerns amongst students at Emory is the amount of sleep we get on a daily basis. To combat the effects of sleepiness, many students opt for caffeine as a quick fix. However, caffeine …