Childhood Obesity Childhood Obesity A recent study conducted by the Richmond County Health Department found that four out of ten third-graders in Richmond County are either overweight or in danger of becoming overweight. This problem is not an isolated case. Today’s youth are heavier, and less active than ever before. The important question is what causes this new epicidemic of chi

Marijuana Marijuana is a cannabis plant that contains over 400 chemicals. Its most active chemical is THC. Marijuana is the most frequently used illegal drug in the United States. Almost sixty nine million people have already smoked marijuana. Marijuana was first used by the Chinese in the early 2700’s BC. The people of India began using marijuana for medicinal purposes.

Quiting Tobacco In today’s world we find millions of people that are plagued with the addiction of cigarette smoking. To quit smoking cigarettes is easier said than done. Yet you still have a choice of a healthy life, or death from a tobacco related illness. It’s your choice, but quitting definitely gives you benefits from the hazards of the most death related drug. When giving up smokin

Public Relations “Knowledge is contagious. Infect the truth.” This phrase has been heard in television commercials and has been read in magazine advertisements. What does it really mean' There is a campaign called Truth, whose main purpose is to educate others on the dangers of smoking and tobacco use. Their controversial commercials make their audience think and reason with the benefits

Autism In Children Autism is a biological disorder in the brain that impairs communication and social skills. The severity of Autism can range from mild to severe. When trying to explain what Autism is some describe it as autistic’s being in their “own world”. Those who have this and have high functioning, see things as “their world” and the “outside world”. Many who are autistic desc

Colon Cancer Introduction Colon cancer of the large bowel, or colon and rectum is highly treatable and often a curable disease when it is localized and diagnosed in its early stages. Ten percent of all cancer in the United States involve either the colon or the rectum.(Fisher) Colorectal cancer is the fourth commonly diagnosed cancer and rank the second leading cause of death in t

Methamphetamines Introduction Crystal Methamphetamine is one of the fastest growing drugs being used throughout the United States. Through the extensive research that was conducted for this paper it is apparent of the effects meth can have on a person and their family. Although Meth is not the only drug out there being consumed by people, it has the upper hand in the damage it causes

Cigarette Smoking and the Body CIGARETTE SMOKING AND THE BODY Tobacco is consumed worldwide everyday by millions of people. Many people cannot prevent themselves from smoking because tobacco contains a drug called nicotine that makes them feel as if they need it in order to function normally. Nicotine is a substance found in tobacco. It is found in all tobacco products such as: cigare

Eating Disorders In Women Each year, millions of people in the United States are affected by serious and sometimes life-threatening eating disorders. The vast majority of those afflicted with eating disorders are adolescent and young adult women. One reason that women in this age group are particularly vulnerable to eating disorders is their tendency to go on strict diets to achieve a

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome PREGNANCY AND ALCOHOL When women drink during pregnancy or are intoxicated during delivery they put their child at great risk. There are many problems that may occur if a mother chooses to drink while she is pregnant. A mother could cause her child to have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Effects, Alcohol Related Birth Defects, and in some cases death. All

Health Health The term’s health and physical activity have similar definitions with relation to how our society uses them. The word health is defined by the Webster’s New World Dictionary as, “Physical and mental well-being, freedom from disease, pain or defect”. Some people would interpret this definition as being the quality of life and the way to achieve this is through physical

Melanoma Melanoma Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It begins in cells in the skin called melanocytes. Melanocytes produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its natural color. When skin is exposed to the sun, melanocytes produce more pigment, causing the skin to tan, or darken. Sometimes, clusters of melanocytes and surrounding tissue form noncancerous growths

Relaxation Relaxation Have you ever just wanted to have all your worries go away, or have you ever imagangeed that your somewhere else where there is no one around to bother you. If so you probably have desired relaxation. To me Relaxation is to have less stress and to be in a peaceful state of mind . To acheive this feeeling you need let yourself be free

Anorexia EATING DISORDERS AND SOCIETY Eating disorders are complex illnesses that affect adolescents with increasing frequency. They rank as the third most common chronic illness in adolescent females, with an incidence of up to 5%, a rate that has increased dramatically over the past three decades. Two major subgroups of the disorders are recognized: a restrictive form, in which food in

Mouth And Throat Cancer Mouth Cancer is cancer of the mouth and can extend as far back as the last molar or “wisdom tooth”. This would include the area behind the lips, gums, inside of the cheeks, palate, and front 2/3 of the tongue. Each year in the United States there are about 20,000 new cases of mouth cancer leading to 4,000 deaths annually from this disease. Men are affected twi

BEAUTY Beauty Did you ever look in the mirror and say to yourself, how can I be beautiful' Well it is mostly in our day society that most people think of that. In history there was a moderate form of using beauty, but natural in its way; no plastic surgery or any of our inventions. Back in the old days beauty was based on your true self, now it’s all about the make up, gizmos and gadg

Civil War Dentisrty The dental profession had gained some standing during the two decades that preceded the Civil War. In the secceding Confederate states, for example, there were about 500 dentists. Jefferson Davis, while serving as Secretary of War under Pierce, was an advocate for a dentistry corps. Perhaps this is why the Confederate Army had a dental program, while a similar idea by

Client Centered Therapy Carl Rogers developed client-Centered therapy in 40’s and 50’s. The approach of this therapy is non-directive. The word “non-directive” behavior means any therapists behavior that do not direct client in any way. Non-directive includes no questioning, no offering treatments, no interpreting and diagnosing. A non-directive approach is very appealing on the face of

Schizophrenia Schizophrenia Schizophrenia, severe mental illness characterized by a variety of symptoms, including loss of contact with reality, bizarre behavior, disorganized thinking and speech, decreased emotional expressiveness, and social withdrawal. Usually only some of these symptoms occur in any one person. The term schizophrenia comes from Greek words meaning “split mind.” H

Self-multilation & Conformity The points I\'m going to introduce to this essay are how cultures have combined to make cultural identities and how men and woman have the same level of conformity. The degree of cultural and self-multilation is part of our society. It has progresed in a way that we (society)know that all cultures multilations have combined and have made a mixture of cu

Semen SUMMARY; MY VIEWS; IMPLICATIONS FOR THE FUTURE The article that I chose to do my assignment on really caught my eye. It is called “Semen linked to women’s mood. A Psychologist Professor named Gordon G. Gallup conducted the study in Albany, New York at the University. Two hundred and ninety three females suggest that a dose of semen can make you feel better. He ex

Skin Cancer The days when people sent children outside to play to get a little color in their cheeks are now long gone. Parents now know too much about the dangers of unprotected sun exposure and the threat of skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common, and yet is the most curable form of cancer. Skin cancer is a deadly disease that alters the DNA of a skin cell and causes it to repr

Sickle Cell Anemia Sickle cell anemia is an autonomic recessive disorder in which abnormal hemoglobin leads to chronic hemolytic anemia along with periodic episodes of pain. The mutation in hemoglobin sickle cell anemia is a blood condition primarily affecting people of African ancestry. It has been researched and proven that the error in the hemoglobin gene results from a genetic muta

Smoking In Public Places There are many concerns about smoking in public places. I believe that smoking in public places should not be allowed. Smokers feel it is their right to smoke where and when they want. On the other hand, non-smokers feel that smokers violate their rights and endanger their life. The fact that smoking is allowed has put the smoker and the nonsmoker in an

Smoking In Restaurants Smoking in restaurants is a disruption to everyone’s meal, not just the smokers. The dividers that restaurants owners provide do not keep the smoke from spreading to non-smoking areas. The smokers do not worry about the smoke because they have a filter and have made the choice to smoke. Most of the time smokers do not even notice the smoke; they have become immu

Smoking The definition of smoking is “the inhalation and exhalation of the fumes of burning tobacco”. Cigarettes are made with finely shredded tobacco rolled in lightweight paper. It is the most popular method of smoking. In the United States, about 45 million people smoke around 480 billion cigarettes each year. Just the smoke from the average cigarette contains about 4,000 chemicals. A

Smoking and Health SMOKING AND HEALTH Smoking is an addictive menace posing not only a health hazard for the smoker but also to people surrounding the smoker. People who breathe other people smoke are termed as passive smokers. The 1998 report of the United States Surgeon General subtitled "Nicotine addiction" concludes, "The pharmacological and behavior processes that determine tobac

Smoking Risks Smoking; facts, risks, and ways to quit. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were a little over 300,000 deaths related to AIDS in 1997. That's like taking half the people in Baltimore county and making them disappear. Another 75,000 died from alcohol. In addition to that, 20,000 died from illegal drug use, and 25,000 died from motor vehicle

Smoking Is there anyone who does not know someone who smokes' Everyone has a family member, friend, or co-worker who smokes. They have chosen to smoke, but by just being around them you are also smoking, only you have not made that choice. Before you choose to take this risk you should think about what may happen to your body. There are many factors that you should take very seriously; s

Smoking • Nearly one out of every four Medicare dollars spent on hospital care is due to substance abuse -- totalling $20 billion out of the $87 billion spent on such care in fiscal year 1994. Eighty percent of that -- $16 billion -- paid for care for smoking-related disease and disabilities. • Cigarette smoking is the largest single drain on the Medicare Trust Fund, poised to take $8