Sugar is a food element that must be avoided in excessive amounts in order to maintain the healthiest body possible. Foods high in sugar have become mainstays in American diets and comprise such empty-calorie foods as candy and soft drinks (Insel et Continue Reading...
Most of the studies stressed the need for additional research in their given area of investigation, and gender differences it would seem remain better described than understood. Conclusion The research showed that there were some documented biolog Continue Reading...
For example, some prescription drugs have been shown to increase risk for heart disease (Fries, nd). In particular, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which are commonly prescribed for relieving the pain associated with arthritis, have Continue Reading...
1992, the U.S. Department of Agriculture proposed the food pyramid as a tool of assessing the healthiness of a diet and as a proposal towards healthy living. While many of the issues that were relevant in the 1992 USDA food pyramid, such as "eating Continue Reading...
Oily fish contains a particularly important EFA, which provides protection against heart disease. It can also help prevent osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, cyclic breast pain, skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis and help the developme Continue Reading...
Zone vs. Paleo Diets Paleo Diet This refers to the diet of the Paleolithic or cave man before the beginning of civilization, modern agriculture and technology. It is believed to have been largely made of lean red meat and vegetation. The cave man Continue Reading...
Patient Assessment DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLAN Diagnosis and Disease Processes Using an appropriate patient assessment form (Sample Forms, 2013), D.M. has been found to have uncontrolled Type 2 diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, uncontrolled hyperte Continue Reading...
However, fruit juices, consumed in moderation, can be a healthy addition to a diet, as long as they are not consumed in lieu of actually eating any whole fruits. Conclusion My nutritional analysis revealed that I am not eating a balanced diet. I a Continue Reading...
Literature Review 1. The dilemma of Obesity Mokdad et al., (1999) in his study found that the issue of unhealthy weight, overweight and obesity are perhaps one of the rising concerns for the Americans in the 21st century as more and more U.S. cit Continue Reading...
Childhood Obesity Imagine living as an obese child. What are the trends with this phenomenon? Will he or she discover a way of changing his or her lifestyle? These children have a number of issues that arise because of this occurring at such a young Continue Reading...
The success of PPACA, and its provisions for people who are currently or chronically uninsured, will depend on reform of public programs as well as private insurance practices to create "new pathways to coverage (Gulley) and address the problematic Continue Reading...
Eat less salt and die' indicates various scientific tenets. The author argues that hitherto injunctions on unhealthiness of salt and prescriptions to reduce dietary intake of salt are misguided. On the contrary, salt far from being unhealthy, is hea Continue Reading...
In 2003, another study conducted by researchers at Harvard University showed that drinking red wine in moderate amounts may help prevent or postpone diseases like Alzheimer's, a disorder associated with the brain's ability to store information and Continue Reading...
2013: 1483). It notes that although genetic markers "are known for individuals of European ancestry, but whether the same or different variants account for the genetic risk of Alzheimer disease in African-American individuals" was unknown before the Continue Reading...
Diabetic Vascular Disease state caused by the deficiency of a chemical in the body called insulin which is a hormone is called Diabetes. There are two forms of diabetes. In the type-one diabetes no insulin is formed and people require insulin injecti Continue Reading...
Obesity in America: The prevalence of obesity and related health problems has increased dramatically in the past few decades to an extent that it's now regarded as one of the most pressing public health issue in the United States. Generally, obesity Continue Reading...
Many of the same issues that arise in regards to diabetes, also apply to control of obesity as well (Tilghman, 2003). Conceptual Model The symptom-focused intervention model was developed by the University of California -- San Francisco Nursing Sy Continue Reading...
This could hardly be seen as a way to lower the healthcare costs of people in this country. Still, though, it is apparent that something must be done. Healthcare is extremely expensive anymore, and there are more and more people in this country tha Continue Reading...
Bonds than his fellow African-Americans." Recently, it has come to the attention of the media and others that the drug called, "human growth hormone" (HGH) is being used by some major league baseball players. An article in USA Today (Nightengale, 2 Continue Reading...
Although it may have the danger of making some patients complacent about other risk factors if their mouth is not found to be problematic, and some dentists may resent outsourcing the test to school nurses, for high risk, particularly poor children, Continue Reading...
Overview of a Recently Approved Drug by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration The exhaustive and lengthy approval process used by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) means that when new drugs are released, they are considered sufficiently Continue Reading...
Many see themselves as a David fighting the Goliath (Kozinets & Handelman, 2004). 'Evil' is a common terms used to describe either the practices of corporations or corporations themselves or ends to which consumers use their money. Consumers are Continue Reading...
These follicles gradually grow with the resultant release of oestrogen into the blood stream. At around the 10th day one of the follicles becomes distinctly larger than the others. This large follicle is known as the dominant follicle. The other fol Continue Reading...
The integration of information systems with these processes aimed at supporting holistic health (Kelley, Attridge, 31, 33) is the most rapidly expanding area of capital investment by organizations looking to transform their health benefit strategies Continue Reading...
In some cases, doctors can prescribe weight-loss medicines along with a program of diet and exercise." Researchers believe that anyone with a BMI of 30 or higher can improve his health through weight loss (Gilles, 2003). This is particularly true f Continue Reading...
Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH 2010 Program) The health objectives for the United States for the 21st century have been described in The Federal Initiative to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities and Healthy People Continue Reading...
) Researcher believe that when Alzheimer's begins to attack, it hits the "factory" of cell groups that otherwise are functioning perfectly. There are breakdowns in the communications that the cell groups hitherto provided, and although scientists don Continue Reading...
One's heart may appear enlarged in heart failure. The X-ray also may reveal whether ther e is any fluid buildup in the person's lungs. X-rays also sometimes show conditions other than heart failure that possibly cause the patient's signs and symptom Continue Reading...
" (Dietz, 1998). Obese children are often taller than their non-overweight peers, and are apt to be viewed as more mature. This is an inappropriate expectation that may result in adverse effects on their socialization. (Dietz, 1998). Overweight child Continue Reading...
Childhood obesity is one of the most discussed health problems in the United States, and is a growing health issue in many places worldwide. The reason that childhood obesity is a worry for healthcare officials will be discussed in this paper, along Continue Reading...
Nursing Community Assessment It is moral responsibility of the Government and the nursing organizations to maintain the health standard in any country. However, it is not wholly in the hands of these organizations but other departments must also con Continue Reading...
A healthy community needs to be built from the bottom up. Those things that affect the children need to be addressed so that the children can have a better shot at growing up into healthy adults. Low birth weights, poor nutrition and a lack of phys Continue Reading...
Healthcare Access Advanced Nursing Practice Nora Pender Model of Health Promotion: Improving healthcare access to underserved diabetes patients in rural areas The health promotion theory used to justify this project will by that of the Nora Pende Continue Reading...
It would be expected that increased consumption of healthier foods would have a positive overall impact. Anti-obesity drugs have been considered for some time, with some negative issues in the past. For example, the pill rimonabant introduced in 20 Continue Reading...
The utility of these sessions can be important as it will provide a platform for interacting with the physician regarding prescribed medicines; guidance for remembering to adhere to appropriate drug regimen and suggestions for tackling difficulties Continue Reading...
Fast Food advertising has been allowed to profess anything, from the 'healthy quality' of their food to the food company's contribution to homeless kids. While fast food giants are quick to take any of their detractors to court for any erroneous alle Continue Reading...
Aunt Gladys / Chemistry Yo, Dude! (That's how we would say "Howdy, Aunt Gladys!" here at college.) Thanks for your letter and the $2.00 you sent with it. Probably this weekend I will go out and buy myself something nice, like you suggested. I am g Continue Reading...
Health Promotion StrategiesThe Z familys social determinates of health (SDOH) include their race, class, religion, and overall health status. The family is white, middle class, and has good health overall. Their diet is healthy, but the parents do no Continue Reading...
role of nurses in dealing with rise and spread of HIV AIDS in the vulnerable community of Orange County Orlando FL. Homeless males between the ages of 40-50 were the target population for this paper. Ways to tackle this issue in accordance with the Continue Reading...
Integration of Cardiovascular/Gastrointestinal Systems Integration of gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems within the human body The integration of the gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems allow for nutrients to be introduced, broken Continue Reading...
