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      Alzheimer's disease is a disease that affects an estimated 5.6 million people in the United States. The CDC defines Alzheimer's as, "...not a specific disease but rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interfere with everyday life." Alzheimer's is not simply forgetting where you put your keys one day. Although it is one of the most recognizable symptoms people think of when they think of Alzheimer's. Memory loss is often the earliest symptom of Alzheimer's. Individuals may have trouble remembering recent events or conversations while retaining other memories from the distant past. As the disease progresses, this forgetfulness intensifies, impairing the patient's ability to perform simple, everyday tasks, recognize familiar faces, or recall important information like dates or names.     In the next stages of Alzheimer's the cognitive decline worsens beyond memory impairment. Alzheimer's le...

Martin Luther King Jr and other civil rights leaders gather before a rally at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28th, 1963, in Washington DC. Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech is one of the greatest and most influential speeches in American history.  Delivered on August 28th, 1963, during the march of Washington for Jobs and Freedom, King's speech aimed to address the deep- rooted racial inequality and discrimination heavily present in the United States, even a full century after Lincoln signed the Emancipation proclamation. King said, "But 100 years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination." Personally I think about that quote often. Just in the sense that even today, many Negros are still looked down upon or treated differently based on their skin. In that one quote, King showed off his exceptional words and ...

Jose Fernandez would've turned 31 years old today. The star pitcher was cut down in his prime, at the end of the best season of his career. After just one season in the majors, Jose won the Rookie Of the Year award. In the following years, he would also make the All-Star team twice for the National League. He provided life to a Marlin's team that desperately needed it. He captivated people with not only his skills on the field, but also the excitement and energy he brought to the game. Anyone watching Jose play could immediately tell that he loved the game of baseball. His career though short, was just incredible. What's even more incredible though, is his story.  Fernandez was born in Cuba and since his arrival in America, he's spoken openly about his insane trip to get there. Jordan Ritter Conn detailed Jose's journey back in 2013. When he was 13, Jose's stepfather left for the United States. Though it took him 14 tries, he eventually made it. Two years later,...