I am committed to living a healthy lifestyle and I know that good nutrition is an important part of that. I will eat a variety of healthy foods and make sure to get the nutrients my body needs. I will also exercise regularly and stay active. I also understand the importance of access to quality … Read more
Organic food is grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not used in organic production. Organic farmers use sustainable practices that protect the environment, such as crop rotation and cover crops. The benefits of organic food include: – Improved human health – Improved environmental health – Better working … Read more
The goal of family assessment is to improve the health and control or prevent disease in the family. The nurse will be able to assess the family’s general health, interpersonal relationships among members, and any chronilogical issues in the family during this process. Identifying familial risk factors can help nurses plan how to address these … Read more
The Western Diet The eating habits of Americans, according to Michael Pollan, are “repulsive and entirely unhealthy.” Pollan discusses a number of food-related concerns in his essay, including how the food industry and medical community contributes to them. He also offers some suggestions for how we can improve our diets and our overall health. The … Read more
When I took my windshield survey, I had a number of realizations about the community where I have grown up all my life. They will be discussed in addition to three elements of community living that may influence health, each with two nursing therapies that can improve the health indicator. It will describe community healthcare … Read more
Steroids are a very popular way to enhance athletic performance and physical appearance, but there are many health risks associated with their use. These risks can include liver damage, high blood pressure, heart problems, and increased aggression. Despite these potential health risks, steroids continue to be used by many people, often without understanding the full … Read more
AIDS is a serious threat to humanity. It has killed millions of people and continues to do so. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV attacks the body’s immune system, making the person infected susceptible to other infections and illnesses, which can lead to AIDS. AIDS is a global pandemic, and there … Read more
HIV and AIDS are caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). HIV attacks an individual’s immune system, which can eventually lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV and AIDS cause serious health problems and can be deadly. There is no cure for HIV or AIDS, but there are treatments available that can prolong … Read more
There are many different cancer treatments available, depending on the type of cancer. Some common cancer treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. For organ cancers, such as liver cancer or pancreatic cancer, surgery is often the primary treatment. This involves removing the cancerous organ or part of the organ. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy may … Read more
There are many social determinants of health. Some of these include income, occupation, education, race, and gender. Each of these factors play a role in how healthy a person is. Income is one of the most important social determinants of health. People who earn more money are generally healthier than those who earn less. This … Read more
Nutrition is important for everyone. It helps our bodies function properly and can prevent diseases. Eating a healthy diet can also help you maintain a healthy weight, have more energy, and feel better overall. There are many different nutrients that our bodies need, including vitamins, minerals, protein, carbohydrates, and fat. You can get these nutrients … Read more
Dysarthria is a form of motor speech disorder, which occurs when the muscles that control speech become weak or uncoordinated.[1] Dysarthria is not a disease itself; it results from several diseases and conditions such as cerebral palsy,[2][3] muscular dystrophy,[4][5] amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease,[6] multiple sclerosis,[7] Guillain-Barré syndrome, and other neuromuscular diseases.[8] Dysarthria is … Read more
To combat illness and diseases, one common practice is to vaccinate. Vaccines are a type of preventative care intended to protect individuals from disease by causing the body to produce an immune response. Vaccines encourage the development of antibodies which fight against infections. After receiving a vaccine, your body will create antibodies that can protect … Read more
Health is an issue that affects all people, in all places, in different ways. Health refers to the level of functional and mental well-being of a person. Although health is related to age, it goes beyond merely having more birthdays. Healthy aging is associated with functional capacity (e. g. , being able to get up … Read more
One way of understanding health is to look at the health outcomes within a population. These health outcomes can be measured through health indicators like life expectancy, infant mortality rates, weight, blood pressure, etc., which are known as health measures. Health measures are not perfect because they are objective measurements that might only represent one … Read more
Barbara Ehrenreich is a cancer survivor who has written about her experiences with cancer treatment over the years she was afflicted with the cancer. She is now cancer-free and has written about her experience, as well as the cancer culture in the United States. Ehrenreich writes about cancer as a business, and how it has … Read more
Health (and medicine) during the Elizabethan era was often dictated by social class and gender, with the lower classes more easily succumbing to illnesses. Men were considered superior to women in both health and intellect, although some people believed that women had a special connection with their own bodies. Health also depended upon one’s social … Read more
In 1988, Dr. Gerald Reaven was awarded the Banting Medal for Scientific Research by the American Diabetes Association and introduced the term Syndrome X to the medical community. According to Dr. Reaven, “Syndrome X is a simple way to refer to a cluster of changes that encourage the onset and development of heart disease. ” … Read more
After many years of thinking I was a good eater, I realized there are many adjustments I need to make to my regular diet for it to be more nutritious. By reviewing my regular eating patterns, I realized I eat too many carbohydrates a day. The amount of carbohydrates I consumed was more than double … Read more
“Life had been transformed by our affection for this little whale, [because… ] what we shared mattered” -Mike Parfit. Luna the orca has been separated from his pod ever since he was two. Through the years, this little orca has learned to cope not by joining another pod or learning to live in solitude, but … Read more
This report will provide information and summary of Chester County community health needs assessment of children with dental health care needs. Quantitative information from the US census and Chester county department of health will provide the required statistics for the report, which will be compared to the Healthy people 2020 goals and objectives to determine … Read more
Main Question Post: Week 9 Discussion – Case Study # 2 Patient Initials: T. M. Age: 47 Gender: Female SUBJECTIVE DATA: Chief Complaint (CC): Complaint of pain to the right wrist, with tingling and numbness in the thumb and index and middle fingers for the past 2 weeks. History of Present Illness (HPI): T. M … Read more
Lysosomal storage diseases are rare, inherited disorders caused by the deficiency of one or more enzymes within the lysosomes of cells. Hunter Syndrome also known as mucopolysaccharidosis disorder II (MPS II), is a genetic abnormality occurring in canines and humans. It is a rare Xlinked recessive metabolic storage disorder caused by the deficiency of the … Read more
My paternal and maternal grandparents’ health history has provided me a knowledgeable background of my family and health history. I have learned some interesting information about my family’s health history from the family tree I created. Chong Nhia Vang, my paternal grandfather, was born healthy and now he has dementia/Alzheimer’s due to aging. He also … Read more
History and symptoms • When was the onset of the turn? The onset is important as it can help to classify the strabismus. If the squint is present before the age of one then it could be known as infantile esotropia, this is idiopathic and can occur up the age of six months, due to … Read more
Joint Pain – Knee Knee Pain The knee is the largest joint in the human body. It acts as a “hinge” allowing you to sit, squat, stand, jump, and walk. A thin layer called cartilage, which absorbs shock, covers the knee and helps glide the bone. Every year, approximately 18 million people of all ages … Read more
A 60-year-old woman, church secretary, is diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism. Three years ago she started having the following symptoms; two episodes of kidney stones, a fractured wrist and a fractured ankle, and reports of feeling weak when she is walking. Treatment at the time consisted of hydration and diuretics. She has been doing well until … Read more
Imagine if you couldn’t do anything by yourself. Simple things like brushing your teeth at night, and making your bed in the morning. Imagine if you couldn’t button up a shirt, or zip your bookbag. That is the life of a person with Cerebral Palsy, A. terrible disease that affects lives negatively everyday. Cerebral Palsy … Read more
How is the health and welfare of children who attend school protected and supported? Draw on Units 2 (Childhood), 3( Health) and 4 (Law) for your answer. The welfare of children who attend school are protected by law through acts of parliament and enforced through legislation. Their health is supported through various ideologies implemented throughout … Read more
Recent evidence suggests that the health of the population in the United States continues to improve. However, over the past decades, the United Stated has seen a widespread disparity in the society, wealth, education, race and gender. Income and wealth are unevenly distributed and this distribution leads to widespread health disparities across racial, ethnic, and … Read more
Introduction The Black Nurses Association was founded in Tuskegee, Alabama at the Nursing School of Tuskegee University under the great leadership of Dr. Lauranne Sams, which was the former Dean and Professor of Nursing. This organization was organized and began establishment in the year of 1971. However, the Black Nurses Association did not get founded … Read more
From the time its conception, the United States has taken pride in existing as a country for the people. The actions of both federal and state governments should subsequently reflect the eclectic needs of an expanding and diverse populace. In order to provide the very basic necessities for its citizens, the government has a fundamental … Read more
Throughout history there have been many epidemics, and the way that they have been recorded has varied tremendously. Elizabeth J. Davies writing Elizabeth J. Davies writing on the influence that struck Camp Lewis in Washington goes on to give some details on the process that the people of the town were taken in order to … Read more
a)Review the way in which, in your own workplace, the systems, policies and procedures for communicating information on health and safety comply with legislations. In order for health and safety policies to be effective, it is vital that the employer promoted good awareness by using different types of communication such as written, graphics and verbal. … Read more
Being a health education specialist serves an important role in business, health care, and non-profit organizations. Working in these settings, “there are currently more than 66,200 health educators promoting healthy lifestyles, conducting and evaluating health improvement programs, advocating and implementing change in health policies, procedures, and services (Sophe. org, 2010). To complete these tasks effectively, … Read more
Background of the study: Health education and health promotion are means used to promote and improve the wellbeing of populations and helps health resources (cdc. gov 2011). However; it has not received the attention needed. The lack of attention come from a variety of reasons, including: limited understanding of health education by those working in … Read more
Wohl (1983) gave a well researched historical account of public health and development in Britain from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century. The devastating poverty and poor physical health of most of the population, lucidly described by the author, were horrendous. At the beginning of the Victorian period few people … Read more
