Vaccination has long been questioned by those with young children. The fear of negative side effects and the ethical issues that surround vaccinations often give parents pause before allowing the immunization of their children. While some of these concerns are valid, many supposed side effects have been disproven all together, while the risks of abstaining…
Will Vaccines Give My Child Autism?
Parents want the best for their children, but sometimes what they perceive to be the best is actually detrimental not only to their children, but to their entire community. Such was the case in January this year, just north of Portland Oregon, where a measles outbreak occurred as a result of low vaccination rates. What…
Flu Virus and Vaccination Misconceptions
Flu season is upon us. This brings up important questions for many people. This is because there are a great number of misconceptions about both the flu and its vaccination. Should you get the vaccine? Will you get the flu even after you have had the vaccine? Questions like these are common among those who…
Why Turkey Makes You Tired
It is a common old wives’ tale that turkey makes you tired. Somehow, it seems that your Thanksgiving dinner will put you in a turkey coma. While many tales such as this are not true, there is some truth behind this one. Turkey does make you tired, but it is not in the way you…
How to Track a Hurricane
Hurricanes are a sensitive subject on the campus of Toccoa Falls College as of late. With hurricane Irma tearing its way through the area last year, the incoming threat Hurricane Florence this year, and seeing the aftermath of Hurricane Michael just this week, tropical storms are no longer foreign to anyone on campus. Last year,…
The Effect of Music on Heart Rate
Studies have suggested that music can impact heart rate. That is, it can increase or decrease heart rate by its tempo and rhythm. The direct cause of this is unknown, but types of music can be used to stimulate the desired response. To test which types of music could be used for heart rate suppression…
Sleep Paralysis- Symptoms and Treatments
Isolated sleep paralysis, sometimes simply called sleep paralysis happens commonly in students, those with certain disorders, or those who are experiencing sleep deprivation. Episodes of sleep paralysis happen either in falling asleep or waking up, and usually only last up to a few minutes. Individuals will find themselves being conscious without being able to move…
Asthma-Causes and Symptoms
Asthma is a common disease state that plagues many Americans, especially children. While the condition is extremely common, it is not fully understood by many people or by the scientific community. What is this condition that affects so many Americans, and where does it come from? Asthma is a condition of the lungs that causes…
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