Smoking Cigarette smoking is one of the major killers in the world. The biggest side affect from smoking is Cancer. Cancer is a group of many related diseases. All forms of Cancer involve out-of-control growth and spread of abnormal cells. The American Cancer Society estimates that cigarettes are responsible for about 419,000 deaths in the united states each year. The largest killing can

Cocaine Cocaine Is it just a mental addiction' As we approach the 21st century, cocaine abuse remains a major health problem in the United States. Most people today are aware of the dangers of cocaine addiction, but still more individuals are using cocaine frequently and in greater amounts. The physical addiction, often overlooked as an issue in a cocaine addicts attempt to stop the u

Starting Early “Starting Early: Underage consumers” In reading “Starting Early,” A saw some things I agreed with and other things I completely disagreed with. First of all, I am fully aware of the rapid obesity rate in America but I don’t think it is fair to blame that rate all of fast food chains and other food companies. I do feel that they need to have some of the blame but not

Spina Bifida Spina Bifida is a birth defect in which the bones of the vertebrae do not form completely around the spinal cord. It can occur anywhere along the vertebrae causing a bulge under the skin where the opening is. Spina Bifida is the most common birth defect of neural tube defects. There are two types of Spina Bifida. The mildest and most common form is called Spina Bifida Oc

Steroids Anabolic Steroids Anabolic Steroids are synthetic compounds formulated to be like the male sex hormone testosterone. Many athletes use anabolic steroids male and female alike, such as body builders, weightlifters, baseball players, football players, swimmers, and runners. They do so because they mistakenly believe that they will gain strength and size. In a

Stay Fit Fundamentals of Fitness When we first took this class I thought I knew all I needed to know about physical education. We learned that fitness is the ability to carry out daily activities with vigor and alertness with out fatigue. When I learned this I thought everyone is fit. I started to realize that older people have difficulty going up and down stairs and other activities tha

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Sudden Infant Death Syndrome also known as SIDS was defined in 1969 as the sudden death of an infant under the age of one, which after thorough investigation fails to present a cause of death. It is only determined to be SIDS after an investigation of the scene of death is done, a clinical history and an autopsy. SIDS is a death of exclusion because researc

Stress Stress!! American’s today can hardly pick up a newspaper or magazine or watch television without seeing or hearing some reference to stress. Why all the fuss and fascination' The reason is because everyone has it, so you are then susceptible to stress. One reason for the popularity to stress is your automobile. Automobiles bring on maintenance. Automobile maintenance repair

Stress Stress Stress is defined as a state of tension that is created when a person responds to the demands and pressures that come from work, family and other external sources, as well as those that are internally generated from self imposed demands, obligations and self-criticism. Stress is both additive and cumulative. It adds up over time until a state of crisis is re

Stress Stress is a problem in life that has to be dealt with. It happens everyday to everyone. Different things make people irritated and cause stress. Stress causes many problems in everyday life. It could cause everything from a headache to a heart attack. Eventually a person could be so stressed out and lose all hope to actually commit suicide. There are also many ways to relieve stre

Sustaining Good Health Sustaining good health can be accomplished through a variety of methods. The most effective method is the use of natural resources such as, herbs, various fruits, wine and renewal of the spirit. The use of natural resources is convenient for most people in the sense that money is not a major issue and the resources are available in large quantities. Herbs have

Tea Ceremony The Tea Ceremony Ancient Japanese monks in the 13th century were among the first to adopt the new drink from China. They found that tea helped to fight off drowsiness and keep the mind attentive during long hours of study. However, a Zen Buddhist known as Sen Rikyu (1522-1591) is largely responsible for turning the consumption of a beverage from an ordinary activity into

Tanning Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought to yourself, “Gee, I sure look white and pasty.” No' Well, neither have I, but I can imagine what its like. This is just one of the many problems that can be solved by indoor tanning. Indoor tanning has been around for several years now and has become an effective, efficient, and safe way to get the look you desire. Not only can

Substance Use Among America’s Youth Beyond question, the U.S. faces an epidemic of underage and illegal substance use. In 1997, more than 54 percent of U.S. high school seniors had used an illegal drug at least once, as had more than 29 percent of eighth graders. Among adolescents ages 12 to 17, the average ages of first use of marijuana, cocaine, and heroin were 13.7, 14.7, and 14.4 yea

Teratogens And The Effects Of Pregnancy What are Teratogens'A teratogen is an agent that can cause a birth defect. It is usually something in the environment that the mother may be exposed to during her pregnancy. It could be a prescribed medication, a street drug, alcohol use, or a disease present in the mother, which could increase the chance for the baby to be born with a birth defect

Teenage Alcoholism Teenage Alcoholism Outline I. Thesis: Few teenagers dispute the fact that alcohol abuse can lead to a serious addiction called alcoholism. II. Alcohol and what it is III. Why teens shouldn’t drink A. What effect it has on the body 1. Organs 2. Emotions 3. Senses 4. Hangovers 5. Alcohol Poisoning B. Accidents C. Effect’s their Schooling and Jobs D. Eff

Common Cold What a Common Cold is' A common cold is an illness caused by a viruse Infection located in the nose.Colds are also involved in the sinuses,ears,and the bronchial tubes. what causes it' the common cold is caused by any of a number of virusesthat can involve the upper repiratory tract.As your body reacts against the attacking virus you get the symptoms of a cold including

Heart Attacks Heart Attacks A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to a portion of the heart muscle is severely reduced or stopped. This happens when one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle is blocked by an obstruction. This blockage can be due to a condition called atherosclerosis (a build up of fatty like substance along the wall of the artery), a blood clot or

The Bad Affects Of Steroids Body Building Supplements are a must for serious and novice competetors. Supplements are an addition or completion of an object. So in bodybuilding athelets use supplements to complete or add on to the body's natural performance. There are two types of supplements in the bodybuilding worls: The detramental and advantageouse supplements. The

The Effects Of Marijuana A drug is described by Webster’s New World Dictionary as, “any chemical agent that effects body processes.” Is marijuana good or bad' Does it have more positive short-term effects than bad' What about the long-term effects' Is there really something that smokers have to be in fear of' By examining both sides of this controversy, we can decide if marijuana ha

The Feasibility Of Mouthwash As A Hair Rinse INVESTIGATORY PROJECT The Feasibility of Mouthwash as a Hair Rinse TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Table of Contents 2 Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Statement of the Problem 4 Hypothesis 4 Significance of the Problem 5 Scope and Limitations 5 Definition of Terms 5 Review of Related Literature 6 Materials and Methods

Overweight People Overweight and obesity are growing concerns within the United States. They are problems are continuing to escalate and cause severe health problems in many individuals. Some related diseases include diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. Fortunately, with and increase in physical activity and decrease in calorie intake, this epidemic can be controlled. T

Lavender Lavender Lavender comes from the Roman word “lavare” which means, “to wash”. It was the favored fragrance of Rome and was added to bathwater for a fresh and clean aroma. The Romans then brought it to Europe. There are many therapeutic effects of lavender. It is best known for balancing the nervous and emotional systems of the body. But it also acts as an antiseptic, a paink

Acne What is Acne Almost everyone has acne at one time or another. Acne is a skin condition that can cause pimples such as, white heads and black heads to appear on primarily the face. They also do appear on the chest, back, neck, and shoulders. Most teenagers have acne for about five years or so. It is still not uncommon for others it clears up much faster. Not only teenagers get ac

Elder Care Proposed Solutions to Eldercare Benefits One of the proposed solutions to the lack of Eldercare benefits in the workforce is the ideal of flexible work hours, family illness days, and leave time for employees with caregiver responsibilities. Furthermore, telecommuting has now been recognized as a flextime option that many employees are interested in. In addition to

Public Health Health is a topic of constant concern these days. From the issue of national insurance to the biomedical research, from healing doctors to books on medicine, nutrition, and self-healing are all related to health. Health today can be separated into two branches: biomedicine and public health. Biomedicine or health care involves doctors and other hospital workers diagnosi

The Hot Zone This is a true story. On New Year's Day 1980 a man named Charles Monet went on a trip with a girl friend of his up to Mount Elgon in West Kenya. They spent the night there and went to a large cave there called Kitcum cave. After his trip to Kitcum cave he went home and three days later had a huge headache that wouldn't go away. That is the first symptom of this deadly diseas

Physical Fitness, Healthy Dieting And Spiritual Wellness Physical Fitness, Healthy Dieting and Spiritual Wellness Today very few people take physical fitness and healthy dieting serious; instead it is a scarcity. People do not realize that what we make of our health is what we are making of our lives. Without the realization of an importance in health being seen and recognized, someti

Marijuana Is A Harmful Drug Marijuana is a Harmful Drug Marijuana is an extremely harmful drug in which affects people’s lives in drastic ways. The view on this drug is sometimes being perceived as positive, rather than negative. This relates to the reasoning in which people think marijuana is a harmless drug. My past experience with marijuana helps provide the fact that mariju

Bindge Drinking An Example of binge drinking is the story of Scott Krueger. Scott was a freshman at MIT and was living in a fraternity house. His story begins on were to call back. He replied, “If you are upset later we’ll be here drinking.” This worried Katie, her brother had not been drinking long, and never was a big drinker. She warned him to be careful but he insisted