‘Would’ is both the past tense and the conditional form of the word ‘will’. As a verb, ‘will’ is used to express that something is going to happen in the future, though it can be&hellip
Monthly Archives For July 2016
Usage of the Semicolon
Semicolons are a form of punctuation. They act as a middle ground between the period and the comma. They can be used as a form of super-comma, acting like a comma would in cases when&hellip
How does Depression Affect the Brain?
What is Depression? Depression can be defined as feelings of severe despondency, dejection, and inadequacy. However, depression is a multi-faceted mental health condition. That is, there are many different types of depressive disorders. The most&hellip
Prominent Moments of Australia’s History
The attempt to explore and explain all of the prominent moments in Australia’s history would fill volume after volume of historical research. This short treatise will give a very brief and limited overview of what&hellip
5 Myths You Probably Believe About AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refers to the symptoms associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV targets cells of the immune system leading to its eventual loss, opening the infected individual up&hellip
5 Bizarre Dinosaurs You Didn’t Know Existed
Popular media educated the public about the existence of dinosaurs. You may know a thing or two about these creatures from watching movies such as “The Land Before Time” or “Jurassic Park”. However, among these&hellip
What Bernie Sander’s Means by “Democratic Socialism”
Bernie Sanders, the current senator for Vermont and in the running for the democratic presidential nominee, has long been an advocate of democratic socialism. He believes the United States’ major income inequality has everything to&hellip
Is it Possible to Read Minds?
Mind reading is often linked with clairvoyants; with ‘spirits’ and connections with the afterlife. There are many people that claim to have the ability to read the minds of other people. However, social neuroscience has&hellip
Five Facts Everyone Gets Wrong About Depression.
What is Depression? Depression can be defined as feelings of severe despondency, dejection, and inadequacy. However, depression is a multi-faceted mental health condition. That is, there are many different types of depressive disorders. The most&hellip
6 Myths about Civil Rights We Learned in History Class
The Civil Rights history taught in grade schools is generally a simplified history that hasn’t been updated, in many places in the United States, for a very long time. Civil Rights and African-American slavery is&hellip
The Complicated Political History of the Confederate Flag
When the average American who was born and raised in the United States sees what they perceive as the Confederate Flag, certain thoughts and emotions well up or at least pass through their minds. Typically,&hellip
How do flu shots work?
Flu shots, or more properly influenza vaccines protect against the influenza virus. Typically, the vaccine consists of three or four vaccines targeting the predicated, by the World Health Organization (WHO), most common influenza strains for&hellip
How does flu spread?
Flu is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on the type of influenza virus, age and general health of the person infected. Common symptoms include&hellip
What Does Depression Feel Like?
What is Depression? Depression can be defined as feelings of severe despondency, dejection, and inadequacy. However, depression is a multi-faceted mental health condition. That is, there are many different types of depressive disorders. The most&hellip
Can You Get Pregnant While on Birth Control?
Birth control methods have been present since the ancient times. Historical data suggests that in 1500 BC, ancient Egyptian women use chemical contraception in the form of a vaginal suppository composed of sodium bicarbonate, honey&hellip
Treatments for Anxiety
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is an emotion characterised by feelings of tension, thoughts of worry, and physical symptoms such as an increased heart rate. Anxiety related disorders are common in both older adults and young&hellip
