Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia where the nerves are damaged resulting in memory loss and behavioral changes. It affects people from the age of 40 or usually 65 and it worsens with the years. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease lose thinking skills and the ability to carry out even the easiest tasks. Experts say […]
Introduction As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017), “suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth between the ages of 10 and 24, resulting in approximately 4600 lives lost each year” (“Suicide in Youth”, 2017, p.1). The CDC also reports a concerning prevalence of suicide attempts in youth as […]
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Order nowThe World Bank is an international organization dedicated to giving developing nations financial advice and research to help their economic advancement. According to the World Bank’s website they are, “a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries” (worldbank.org). Just like many other organizations, […]
Anorexia Nervosa is a very common, widespread eating disorder that affects individuals psychologically, emotionally, and physically. Those suffering from this eating disorder are commonly suffering from extremely low self-esteem and body weight. Individuals struggling with Anorexia typically fear to gain weight and are always conscious of what they are eating. They perceive their body as […]
In reading the “”Managing Stress chapter in the textbook, I have come to a realization about myself while also being refreshed on coping mechanisms to relieve stress. When I worked through some of the exercises, I have realized that I continuously handle stress in a nonhealthy manner. However, I have had time to reflect upon […]
Every year, 100 million animals sit in U.S laboratories caged and waiting to be burned, abused, and infected (Madhusree 1). The test subjects have few rights, protective services, or liberties. The pictures of restrained tormented animals are hidden in a veil of secrecy amongst red lipsticks, sweetener packets, and paints. What the world desires carries […]
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Neonatal Nurse Practitioners take care of ill and premature infants. There are many levels in neonatology, from basic workers in the newborn nursery to doctors in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This paper is specifically on the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, which requires more schooling than a regular registered nurse but […]
The disorder known as ADHD is an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It is estimated that 8.4% of children and 2.5% of adults are known to have ADHD. This disorder is often identified during the early school days of children. The common symptoms for ADHD include: not paying close attention to details or making careless mistakes on a […]
Child maltreatment is a sensitive and emotional topic when discussed in public and even more so in private. The consequences linked to child maltreatment have a high likelihood to reverberate later in life in the form of numerous, high risk behaviors that incite high social costs and negative personal health and wellness. However, the sensitivity […]
Different types of viruses are seen in the world but the biggest concern in medical science is zika virus. It belongs to the genus Flavivirus of family Flaviviridae. Though it was first identified in 1947 in rhesus monkey in the forest known as zika of Uganda and named accordingly, is a single stranded RNA arbovirus. […]
(I) Introduction As mentioned above Type 1 diabetes(T1D) results from pancreatic beta cell destruction. This leads to absolute insulin deficiency. In T1D, the islets of Langerhans become infiltrated with activated T lymphocytes. This leads to a condition called insulitis. After some years, this autoimmune attack on the beta cells leads to sudden depletion of the […]
Introduction There many avenues of social work that a person can get into dependent on the scope of study and the amount of education that is required. Also, dependent on what type of social work a person chooses to get into can determine what long-term effects they can have on a child or a family’s […]
Diabetes is one of the alarming diseases in the United States. According to the recent study by the Centers of Disease Control, over 100 million adults have diabetes in this country. Alarmingly, the rate of type 2 diabetes over the last 5 years has doubled. This type of disease has a serious health complication such […]
ADHD is a condition that affects behavior, cognition, academic, emotional and social functioning. When a patient is experiencing extreme behaviors that interferes with normal activities of daily living. This is a medical emergency and requires hospitalization. ADHD can make a patient have suicidal tendencies. Patients who feel they want to hurt themselves or someone else […]
Homelessness is an issues seen everywhere in this day in age and I believe that no individual should ever have to deal with this issue. This is the issue the articles, Mental Illness and Homelessness by the National Coalition for the Homelessness, and How Many People With Serious Mental Illness Are Homeless by the Treatment […]
In the 1300’s a mysterious disease struck Europe, this disease was unknown to the people of Europe which left many people terrified. This mysterious disease spread throughout Europe like a wildfire and between 1347-1375 it infected European cities numerous times and virtually wiped out the European population (Fiero). Similar to this tragic ailment, a mysterious […]
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurocognitive disorder that manifests as difficulties in attention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, planning, and organization. These difficulties often result in significant academic, behavioral, and social impairments (DuPaul, Eckert & Vilardo, 2012; Hart et al., 2017; Reddy, Cleary, Alperin & Verdesco, 2018). The most common treatments for ADHD include medication and behavior […]
Schizophrenia occurs in early adulthood and is characterized as a mental health disorder with psychotic features, disrupted relationships and thought processes that disturb a person’s mood, thoughts, and behavior. It affects approximately 1.1% of the world’s population and about three and a half million Americans (About Schizophrenia, 2018). Describe the Illness and its Pathophysiology Schizophrenia […]
A Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) is a major cardiac surgery with many complications postoperatively. Not only is a LVAD a major surgery, but it requires a lifestyle change outside of the hospital. Patients with LVADs will either be put on a heart transplant list or implantation of an LVAD may be the last resort […]
The disease AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) and it’s severe symptoms has caused to get organizations and/or administrations: FDA( Food and Drug Administration) NIH( National Institutes of Health program) and TAG ( Treatment Action Group) concerned and alarmed during the epidemic’s crisis. The increase in efforts made has resulted in a drastic change when it […]
Description: Swimming is a great workout for your cardiovascular health and overall wellness. It lets you torch calories without all that strain in your joints and bones. Find out why swimming is good for you! Achieving optimum health is easier said than done. Aside from eating a well-balanced, nutritious diet, we are all advised to […]
Alcohol, for many people, is a way to toast to a special occasion or to compliment a delicious meal. There are some who do not enjoy alcohol at all. They might not like the smell or taste, the feeling of being tipsy, or feeling they have lost control of themselves and their environment. According to […]
There is a growing social issue that is happening throughout the world today and it is called childhood obesity. According to Mayo Clinic, “Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children and adolescents. Children who are obese are above the normal weight for their age and height”. Children become overweight and obese for […]
Alcoholism: The Fetters of Genetic Predisposition and Environmental Influences Very few can attest to never encountering an individual who suffered from alcoholism, whether it be through family, friends, associates, or a personal affliction. In fact, recent statistics reveal 4-5% of United States citizens as having confirmed alcohol dependency issues (Foroud et al., 2010, p.64). These […]
Stress and Health Behaviors The first article I read was written by Patrick M. Krueger and Virginia W. Chang. They wrote an article named “”Being Poor and Coping With Stress: Health Behaviors and the Risk of Death on the relationship between stress and the possibility of dying. Their focal point is based on pointing out […]
Imagine yourself in this situation: You are a high school student, and a typical day includes waking up at 6:00 AM. After spending a day in school, you have to get ready for volleyball practice. Afterward, you go home and receive chores along with the 3 hours of homework you already received that day. Finally, […]
Youth obesity has tripled during recent years, and twenty-five percent of the general population influenced by it are under nineteen years of age. Fast food and unfortunate eating regimen are the primary explanations for the emotional ascent of the weight rates. Individuals connect for junk food since it’s the most effortless and least expensive alternative […]
Poverty can mold a child’s development in result of a child’s health and nutrition, parental mental and physical involvement, stimulating home environment and child care, also neighborhood and school conditions. These factors can cause a child to become self-doubting, uninterested and unable to maintain a healthy education. So how can we begin to provide an […]
Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cell that can be benign, not dangerous, but it can also metastasize and invade different and distant tissues in our body. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in female of any age and although the risk increases, as you get older, many different factors affect the […]
The Center for Disease Control reports that more than 24 million Americans have asthma, affecting 1 in 12 children and 1 in 14 adults. (Most Recent Asthma). “Asthma is a disease that is lifelong and causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing (“Vital Signs”, 2011). Asthma has become an illness that many people consider ‘normal’ […]
