He states that a difficult home lie affects the biology of the brain causing difficulties in learning. Glass then goes on to talk about the vicious effects of stress like for example‚ a difficult childhood can put an individual at risk of developing COPD at a rate two and a half times higher than an individual who does not experience stress. According to the podcast‚ stress produces more cortisol putting the human body in a fight or flight state‚ Glass states that it is like fighting a bear‚ it shuts
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Uncovering the Truth: Fad Diets Uncovering the Truth: Fad Diets Longing for perfection has always been the driving force behind the development of civilization and the inventive spirit of the human being. We want to be perfect in every aspect of our lives: family‚ work‚ wealth‚ appearance and health. Lately society has turned its attention on appearance and health. With shows like Biggest Loser‚ a reality television series that follows overweight people learning to
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treated Depressive Disorder Depression is a medical illness that involves the mind and body. Major depressive disorder and clinical depression‚ it affects how you feel‚ think and behave (Mayo Clinic Staff‚ 2010). Zoloft COPD/RAD Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it increasingly difficult for you to breathe (Mayo Clinic‚ 2010). Albuterol Essential hyertension Persistently higher than normal blood pressure (BP). In adults
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The Negative Consequences of Genetically Modified Food Genetically modified foods (GM foods‚ or biotech foods) are hazardous to your health. These foods are derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs)‚ specifically‚ genetically modified crops. GMOs have had specific changes introduced into their DNA by genetic engineering techniques. Genetically modified organisms‚ or GMOs‚ are created when a gene from one species is transferred to another‚ creating something that would not be found in
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This assignment will discuss the influence of tobacco smoking on the physical health; on the social life of people and any benefits that are associated with smoking. Tobacco smoking has been called the biggest single cause of preventable ill health and premature death in the United Kingdom (UK) (Department of Health in Naidoo and Wills‚ 2001). The UK is in the grip of a smoking epidemic: an estimated 106‚000 people in the UK are dying needlessly each year because of smoking
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of this‚ your body sends protecting cells to your lungs to try and defend them‚ but cigarette smoke destroys them. The dead cells then release substances that damage the structure of the lung. This leads to ‘Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease’ (COPD). Cigarette smoke also releases substances into your bloodstream that damage other organs. The arteries can be affected in your heart‚ brain and other places. This can lead to angina‚ heart attacks‚ strokes and poor circulation. It
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Course Project Milestone #2: Nursing Diagnosis and Care Plan Form 1: Analyze Assessment Data: Based on the health history information‚ identify the following: A. Areas for focused assessment (30 points) Provide a brief overview of those areas of strength and weakness noted from Milestone #1: Health History. Pt biggest strength is that‚ he considers himself as an independent person like to take everything positive and have future goals about life. Main weakness includes difficulty to quit
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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a technique in which one becomes a helper in the intrinsic changing process and express acceptance to the clients through the use of the spirits of MI. However‚ there are times in which one may encounter MI traps or challenges (Dart‚ 2011a). According to Dart MI challenges or traps often occur when the provider persuades clients to change‚ yet the clients demonstrate no interest towards change (Dart‚ 2011a). As a result‚ the client-nurse relationship may be compromised
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http://www.allsands.com/health/smokingeffects_srw_gn.htm Smoking’s Effects on the Lungs Smoking’s effects on the lungs‚ such as the development of emphysema and lung cancer‚ are mainly caused by tar and nicotine. Learn how smoking cigarettes causes immediate changes to occur in the lungs. One of the hardest habits to break is smoking cigarettes. Everyone knows it damages the lungs‚ causing emphysema and cancer. But do people know HOW these illnesses occur on a physiological level? Perhaps if the
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Introduction The issue of transportation and the environment is paradoxical in nature. From one side‚ transportation activities support increasing mobility demands for passengers and freight‚ and this ranging from urban areas to international trade. On the other side‚ transport activities have resulted in growing levels of motorization and congestion. As a result‚ the transportation sector is becoming increasingly linked to environmental problems. With a technology relying heavily on the combustion
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