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In the realm of professional sports, few issues are as pressing and consequential as the long-term health and well-being of athletes. Within the landscape of American football, Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) stands as a significant concern. Given the accumulating evidence linking football-related head trauma to CTE, it is imperative that NFL players undergo comprehensive testingContinue reading “Writing from Life”

Concussions, often dismissed as minor injuries, have emerged as a significant public health concern with far-reaching consequences. This paper aims to illuminate the disabling effects of concussions, challenging misconceptions surrounding their severity and advocating for comprehensive measures to address their impact. Through an exploration of the neurological, cognitive, and psychosocial ramifications of concussions, as wellContinue reading “Is football worth the risk?”

In William Shakespeare’s renowned play “Hamlet,” the protagonist, Hamlet, is depicted as a character whose sanity is constantly questioned. Throughout the play, Hamlet’s behavior swings between moments of rationality and episodes of apparent madness. This essay aims to explore the various events where Hamlet’s mental disability of madness is displayed and the argument of ifContinue reading “Madness or Mastermind?”