Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
.... in pregnant women’s bloodstream circulates to the fetus by crossing the placenta. There the alcohol interferes with the ability to the fetus to receive sufficient oxygen and nourishment for a normal cell development in the brain and other body organs (FAS home page). Not all women who drink will have babies with FAS, however 40% of women who drink heavily during pregnancy will have a child with fetal alcohol syndrome (Creative Consultants). Of the other 56% some will have babies with fetal alcohol effects and some will be fetal alcohol exposed. These children will have minor learning disabilities and behavioral problems. A s .....
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Self-Esteem
.... argued that it is, in fact, the other way around; the most aggressive people tend to be the most self-centered, but these two fact are still closely related. So either way you look at it, being narcissistic and being aggressive are closely associated with each other.
The relationship between conceit and aggression seems to originate with exaggerated and unwarranted self-esteem toward one's self. A solution to this problem could be increased awareness toward the consequences of constant and meaningless praise. Another solution could be to try to measure success more on achievement rather than self-esteem. Recognizing th .....
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Tumors
.... changes as they develop to form different tissues of the body. Differentiated cells specialize in multiple physiological functions. For example, a highly differentiated cell like a nerve cell still shares many features in common with all cells (i.e. nucleus, cell membrane, and mitochondria). However, microscopically and functionally it is unique from other cell types in the body and performs certain functions specific to that cell.
Benign tumors are usually associated with a more favorable outcome, unless their presence causes pressure in critical areas such as the brain. The degree of differentiation of malignant cells i .....
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The Sports Medicine Profession
.... is not realized there is little or no dependable data available to assess the risks involved in participation in physical activities. Much effort is being expended in defining the benefits of exercise, but little is being done to define risk levels. Such information is needed in order to make informed decisions as to the value of participating in a particular activity, and to provide clues as to how injury rates can be reduced.
This paper presents some of the preliminary results on exercise patterns and injury rates for a six month study of a small sample of regularly exercising subjects. This pilot study was underta .....
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Cardiovascular Disease
.... and Canada. (Goldstein, 1995)
Biological theories abound state that women tend to have better chances of not developing Cardiovascular disease. In one study, (Mendelson, 1999) Estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women has been associated with a decreased risk of heart disease Women are less susceptible than men to cardiovascular disease as long as their blood estrogen levels are elevated. Estrogens can directly bind to a subunit of the maxi-K channel. These calcium-regulated potassium channels are key regulators of vascular smooth muscle cells, which constrict arteries and raise blood pressure. This acute estrogen effect does .....
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The Black Plague
.... know the direct cause of the Plague, they believed without doubt that God was responsible, judging human behavior and ready to punish the wicked. They concluded that this Black Plague was punishment from an angry God (Corzine 27-31).
The Black Plague had several different names. Bubonic Plague received its name because of the painful swellings it produced called buboes. The Black Death is another name which was given to the Plague because of the appearance of black blood beneath the skin. This disease became associated with the term "plague" because of the widespread fatalities that it caused throughout history (Platt 10-1 .....
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Stressed With Stress
.... it comes to things like wars, pollution, poverty, overcrowding, and crime. It is important to learn how to live with these situations, because it is nearly impossible to get through life without encountering them.
Most people know that stress could be bad, but how bad? Physicians have proven that stress-related disorders, diseases brought on or worsened by psychological stress, are more likely to happen to people with very busy lives. The sad results of too much stress can be: depression, drug use, crime, dropping out of school, accidents, and even suicide. These psychosomatic disorders commonly involve the a .....
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Conquering The Smoking Habit
.... depends on what will achieve the same effects without having any appreciable risk.
Once a smoker understands his own smoking behavior, he will be able to cope more successfully and select the best quitting approaches for himself and the type of life- style he leads.
Because smoking is a form of addiction, 80 percent of smoker who quit usually experience some withdrawal symptoms. These may include headache, light-headedness, nausea, diarrhea, and chest pains. Psychological symptoms, such as anxiety, short-term depression, and inability to concentrate, may also appear. The main psychological symptom is increased irr .....
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Depression, The Fight Within
.... those who did not get ill. However the reverse is not true” (Morgan 561). A stressful environment, such as a bad work situation, family problems, and even problems with one’s own sex life are common catalysts for depression. Even though these are usually not at the basis of the individual’s problem, by just knowing where these symptoms begun, a psychologist can begin to break down the individual’s problem and start treatment.
The chemistry of the brain can also play an important part in the presence of depressive or manic-depressive illnesses. “The brain’s electrical mood-regulating system is not working as it should”(Alloy .....
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The Search For Inner Peace
.... to the vastness of nothing. Later in the essay she says, “Its absolute indifference steadied me.” (Ehrlich 157)
Without the presence of fellow people, one must look into oneself for company. It is here when one is able to look into oneself and find harmony in one’s life. As a resident of Wyoming, Ehrlich is able to almost meditate much like monks and Buddhists. From personal experience I have found that much like Ehrlich solitude in an open area helps me think about problems troubling me and allows me to look into myself. Ehrlich shows just how solitude can effect a person.
After I had been herding sheep for only .....
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Sleep And Dreams
.... To keep are minds active during sleep we must dream.
Many researchers suggest that dreams be formed by disturbances of the body. Not until that mid 19th century another philosopher as great as Aristotle come along. A man by the name of Sigmund Freud truly revolutionized the field of dreaming. Freud believed that the analysis of dreams was a very useful and powerful tool in uncovering unconscious thoughts and desires. Freud also believed that "the purpose of dreams is to allow us to satisfy in fantasies the instinctual urges that society judges unacceptable. "
The Dreaming Process consists of four stages of sleep: Stage 1 .....
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Meniere's Symptoms
.... discuss how Meniere's affects your life and develop a plan to manage your symptoms. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medications, medical procedures, and certain types of surgery.
Meniere's disease is almost always idiopathic, which means that no specific cause for the disease can be found. At this time, Meniere's disease has no cure. But the uncomfortable symptoms of Meniere's can be managed. You and your doctor can develop a plan to help ease your symptoms. Your doctor can also recommend changes in your daily life to help make living with Meniere's easier.
Coping with an illness such as Meniere's is not easy. .....
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