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Human Health and the Mind-Body
Pages: 4 Words: 1467

When that process is reduced, many physical ailments have the opportunity to develop in organs that are not functioning optimally because of the reduction in the rate and efficiency of cellular repair. Similarly, the bones themselves can become more fragile and easily fractured because natural bone loss continues while cellular repair and new bone-cell formation slows (Sarno, 1998).
Body fat storage typically increases during prolonged periods of exposure to stress because one of the necessary physiological responses during the evolutionary development of the species was the ability to store calories in times of food resource scarcity (eding & Wijnberg, 2001). In modern times, the body cannot distinguish between general mental stress and mental stress caused by famine; and as a result, hormones and enzymes responsible for breaking down and burning consumed food calories for energy are reduced while those responsible for ensuring long-term survival in terms of food shortages increase.…...

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References

Archer, R. (2005). "Hospitals design stress-reduction treatment to speed recovery."

Westchester County Business Journal. Accessed online January 16, 2012 from HighBeam Research:  http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-132120351.html 

Gerrig, R, and Zimbardo, P. (2009). Psychology and Life. New York: Allyn & Bacon.

Probst, T.M. "Multi-level models of stress and well-being." Stress and Health, Vol. 26

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Usability Analysis Human Health Is Delicate and
Pages: 5 Words: 1477

Usability Analysis
Human health is delicate and working in fields that deal with such aspect requires the utmost sensitivity and accuracy among other positive elements. The modern world is, characterized by widespread use of computerized equipment. The ability of these devices and functions to present professional with the required positive features is very apparent. The use of these devices in the medical field comes in a variety of aspects, say in the use of Electronic Health Records. This evolving idea, constituting a structured assortment of electronic health information on populations or individual patients, have, exposed some patients to medical risks, rather than facilitation the solution to problems. The accuracy of this feature, as opposed to expectations, is not a guarantee. The case in which a Primary Care Physician (CPC), presents a wrong prescription to a patient leading to a near fatal prescription overdose constitute an example of the danger that the…...

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Dioxin and Human Health the Exposure of
Pages: 4 Words: 1438

Dioxin and Human Health
The exposure of dioxins and humans occur through a variety of avenues, but in particular, it is through dietary means. In particular, such contamination occurs through the consumption of milk, dairy products, fish, and meat. The effects due to dioxin "include enzyme induction, immunotoxicity, developmental effects" (Kogevinas, 331), which are all dependent whether exposure is acute or chronic. The positive correlation between medical and health effects, and dioxin revelation result in elevated incidences of cancer and non-cancerous illnesses and conditions.

The documented occurrences between cancer mortality and people affected from exposure of dioxins are in a positive manner. In both, males and females, there were incidences of contaminants affects the neoplasms of the lymphatic and hematopoietic system. There were elevated risks for breast cancer in both sexes, along with endometrial cancer and testicular cancer. There has been an excess risk for cancer in other endocrine organs, and people…...

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Works Cited

Bertazzi, P, D Consonni, S Bachetti, M Rubagotti, A Baccarelli, C Zocchetti, and A Pesatori . "Health effects of dioxin exposure: a 20-year mortality study." American Journal of Epidemiology 153.11 (2001): 1031-1044. Print.

"Dioxins and their effects on human health." WHO-World Health Organization. WHO-World Helath Organization, n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2011. .

Kogevinas, M. "Human health effects of dioxins: cancer, reproductive and endocrine system effects." Human Reproduction Update 7.3 (2001): 331-339. Print.

Suskind, R, and V Hertzberg. "Human Health Effects of 2,4,5-T and Its Toxic Contaminants." Journal of American Medical Association 251.18 (1984): 2372-2380. Print.

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OH& S Taking Human Health and Safety Requirements
Pages: 11 Words: 3428

OH&S
Taking human health and safety requirements into consideration is an important element of organizational management. It is not only important to assure employees that the organization is concerned with their health and safety in order to keep them motivated, but it is also an important aspect of organizational ethics. It is essential that any and every organization must take all the health and safety measures concerning employees into account which are related to their organizational activity.

According to the case a major insurance company gets into a merger with another company's call center that employs both man and woman. The said call center has been going through serious organizational mismanagements before its merger. The increasing employee turnover at the call center implies that the employees do not enjoy the required level of job satisfaction. While it is true that the degree to which an employee is motivated greatly depends on his…...

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References

Occupational Health & Safety Regulation 2001. NSW Government. New South Wales.

Australian Government. (2005). The Principles of Effective OHS Risk Management. Canberra, Australia: Comcare.

Zutshi, A., & Sohal, A. (2005). Integrated management system: The experiences of three Australian organizations. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. 16(2).

Boyd, C. (2003). Human resource management and occupational health and safety. New York: Routledge.

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Human Health and the Gulf Dead Zone
Pages: 3 Words: 1021

Dead Zones: Causes and Effects Dead zones are areas that can no longer sustain life. Usually referring to oceanic dead zones, the term could just as well apply to agricultural dead zones. The dead zones that impact the food supplies in North America include the Gulf of Mexico’s dead zone, which is the largest ever measured (NOAA, 2017). The causes of dead zones include pollutants like nitrogen and phosphorous from industrial development, sewage, and agriculture itself. Pollutants make their way into the ocean through rivers and other aquatic feeders. The Mississippi River is primarily responsible for feeding the Gulf of Mexico as it has accumulated nitrogen and phosphorus from all points upriver (“The Floods' Lingering Effects: New Study Shows Gulf "Dead Zone,” 2017). Agricultural waste and nutrient pollution lead to the rapid growth of algae, which in turn consumes the oxygen in the water. As the algae proliferate, it consumes so…...

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References

“The Floods\\' Lingering Effects: New Study Shows Gulf \\"Dead Zone\\" One of the Largest on Record,” (2017). Nature Conservancy. Retrieved online:  

Nichols, H. (2017). The top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. Medical News Today. Retrieved online:  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282929.php 

NOAA (2017). Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ is the largest ever measured. NOAA. Retrieved online:  http://www.noaa.gov/media-release/gulf-of-mexico-dead-zone-is-largest-ever-measured 

“Sustainable Livestock Husbandry,” (n.d.). Grace. Retrieved online:  http://www.sustainabletable.org/248/sustainable-livestock-husbandry 

Wallinga, D. (2009). Today’s food system: How healthy is it? Journal of Hunger and Enviornmental Nutrition 4(3-4): 251-281.https://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/areas/gulfofmexico/explore/gulf-of-mexico-dead-zone.xml 

 

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Human Health Environment and Waste Management
Pages: 4 Words: 1063

WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste Management, Environment, and Human HealthPart 1: Documentary Food. Inc.Food. Inc. is an American documentary that shows what it takes the food we eat to be on our tables. It explores the processes through which our food comes from the plants or animals to our plates. The message conveyed in the movie is quite alarming since the food labels and charts shown on the product descriptions do not appear as shocking as the processes through which they come to the sale display shelves. The consumers are unaware of the procedures and food industry practices that the food has been gone through as the company owners have modified ways scientifically rather than keeping them organic and close to nature (Shanbaum, 2016).The film provides evidence in different categories, such as the industrial production of meat portrayed as inhumane for the animals and human consumption, environmentally unsustainable, and economically difficult in…...

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ReferencesShanbaum, E. (2016, August 30). Ethics on Film: Discussion of “Food.Inc.” Carnegie Council. K. (2016, September 19). Food Inc. - A summary. Revise Sociology.  https://revisesociology.com/2016/09/19/food-inc-a-summary/https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/publications/ethics_onfilm/0019Thompson,

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Health of Indigenous Australian Using Ecological and
Pages: 8 Words: 2500

Health of Indigenous Australian Using Ecological and Holistic Health Paradigm
Patterns of health and illness

Physical Health

Mental Health

Spiritual Health

Social Health

Impact of Broader Environments

Natural

Built

Social

Economic

Political

Critical eflection

Health is a basic component of human life that comprises of multiple facets. The description of health has witnessed dramatic change during past few years, as it has become a holistic phenomenon. Previously, it was considered that a healthy person is the one who does not suffer from any ailment or illness. However in recent times, the physical, psychological and communal aspects of human life have been amalgamated to give a broader perspective to human health which is identical to the concept of indigenous communities (Hjelm, 2010).

Numerous organizations are working extensively for providing adequate health care to the world population since many decades. However, it is appalling to notice that discrimination on social, economic and political grounds has coerced indigenous populations to languish in poor health conditions in regions…...

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References

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2012, Australia's health 2012, AIHW, Australia.

Biddle, N & Yap, M 2010, Demographic and Socioeconomic Outcomes Across the Indigenous Australian Lifecourse: Evidence from the 2006 Census, ANU E. Press, Australia.

Caltabiano, ML & Ricciardelli, L 2012, Applied Topics in Health Psychology, John Wiley & Sons, Great Britain.

Carson, B, Dunbar, T & Chenhall, RD 2007, Social Determinants of Indigenous Health, Allen & Unwin, Singapore.

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Health Promotion Theory Description and
Pages: 5 Words: 1506

Pender's is a theory of preventive medicine, for the healthy rather than the chronically ill. However, in an age where lifestyle-related disease are on the rise, it can provide an important function, particularly for nurses facing an epidemic of pre-diabetic and diabetic adolescents reared on poor diets and little physical activity. Some might protest that the genetic component to even Type II Diabetes, or obesity in general, might be unacknowledged in the model, but Pender would no doubt respond to her critics that although it is true that certain individuals have a greater predisposition to certain lifestyle diseases, everyone can act within those parameters to improve their life with preventative medicine, as counseled by her model.
orks Cited

McEwen & illis. (2007). "Chinn & Kramer Model." From Chapter 5 of Theoretical bases for nursing.

Pender, Nola J. (2003). "Most frequently asked questions about the Health Promotion

Model and my professional work and career."…...

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Works Cited

McEwen & Willis. (2007). "Chinn & Kramer Model." From Chapter 5 of Theoretical bases for nursing.

Pender, Nola J. (2003). "Most frequently asked questions about the Health Promotion

Model and my professional work and career." Last modified 4 Aug 2006. Retrieved 14 Sept 2007 at  http://www.nursing.umich.edu/faculty/pender/pender_questions.html 

Pender, Nola J., Murdaugh, C.L., & Parsons, M.A. (2002). "Assumptions and theoretical principles of the Health Promotion Model." Retrieved 14 Sept 2007 at  http://www.nursing.umich.edu/faculty/pender/HPM.pdf

Essay
Health My Definition of Health
Pages: 3 Words: 902

Since being healthy includes a sound mind, less worrying over financial problems leads to a stronger, sounder mind.
Drinking a lot of water throughout the day is another health-promoting behavior. Drinking a lot of water adds natural moisture to your skin, giving a fresh glow today and helping the aging process tomorrow. It also helps when I exercise to drink more water because being properly hydrated during exercise allows me to have a better, more productive workout. Drinking water also improves my energy and increases both my mental and physical performance. Additionally it allows for proper digestion and relieves headaches and dizziness. For those reasons I believe that not smoking and drinking water regularly are two of my important health-promoting behaviors.

My Detrimental Health ehaviors

As improvements in health become more necessary and evident, the medical industry will continue to work to improve the overall health of all individuals. However, I have…...

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Bibliography

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. (2005).

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Health and Socio-Cultual Factors Health and Socio-Cultural
Pages: 5 Words: 1535

Health and Socio-Cultual Factors
Health and Socio-Cultural Factors

Health and Socio cultural Factors

Health and Socio-Cultural Factors

Health and Socio-Cultural Factors

The value of health being wealth is as old as the history of mankind. People of all times have their philosophies related to healthcare and they developed the precautions and treatment according to their specified theories. As the changes take place in every aspect of life, the theories of healthcare and causes of diseases were also developed and the new concepts were promoted to replace the old concepts and practices.

This paper casts light upon causes of disease and illness with regard to classical and modern concepts. The paper explains the differences between the two concepts and elaborates how the new concepts are better than the classical ones.

Classical Concepts about Health

The classical statement about health was 'Illness is simply a matter of bad luck, bad judgment, or bad genetics'. This concept was based on biological…...

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References

International Vegetarian Union. (2011). Retrieved from  http://www.ivu.org/history/northam20a/einstein.html 

Natural News. (2008). Retrieved from  http://www.naturalnews.com/023237_minerals_health_soil.html 

World Health Organisation. (2012). Retrieved from  http://www.who.int/suggestions/faq/en/index.html

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Human Resources Change Management a Lot of
Pages: 5 Words: 1735

Human esources
Change Management

A lot of organizations initiate change programs and action plans that vanish after a while but have had, it's hoped, some impact on performance, even though one cannot be sure. The first challenge when initiating change is to make sure that every employee understands that this business system is not an action plan; it's a faith that is about what should characterize a really good company, and there are no option to this faith. It is important to put a lot of effort into making everybody understand this (Ahlberg & Naucler, 2007).

Long-term structural change has four characteristics: scale which is the change that affects all or most of the organization, magnitude which entails significant alterations of the status quo, duration or the length of time it lasts, and strategic importance. Yet companies will garner the rewards only when change takes place at the level of the individual worker.…...

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References

Ahlberg, J. & Naucler, T. (2007). Leading change: An interview with Sandvik's Peter Gossas.

Retrieved from  http://www.mckinseyquarterly.com/Leading_change_An_interview_with_Sandviks_P 

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Green, M. (2007). Part II - Chapter 03: Organizational case studies. Change management masterclass; a step-by-step guide to successful change management. London.

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Human Stem Cell Medical -
Pages: 17 Words: 4660

This bill was sent to the U.S. Senate and set for vote mirroring a bill previously passed by the House during the Summer of 2003 which failed to pass the Senate because of vehement disagreement that was even "within the parties over the prohibition of therapeutic cloning.(National Legislation Concerning Human and Reproductive Cloning, 2004; paraphrased) As of the date of the report on legislation eight U.S. states had passed laws that explicitly prohibited reproductive cloning using human embryos and another five U.S. states have placed a prohibition on cloning for any purpose whatsoever with 22 other U.S. states introducing bills outlawing the reproductive cloning of humans. (Ibid; paraphrased) Patenting laws for genetics allow inventors to patent genetics but only specific genetic factors may be patented and inventors are required to:
1) Identify novel genetic sequences;

2) Specify the sequence's product, 3) Specify how the product functions in nature --i.e. its use;…...

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Bibliography

O'Connor, Sean M. (nd) Intellectual Property Rights and Stem Cell Research: Who Owns the Medical Breakthroughs?

Kadereit, Suzanne & Hines, Pamela J. (nd) Overview of Stem Cell Research New England Law Journal 2005 Mar 28. Online available at  http://www.nesl.edu/lawrev/vol39/3/13%20Kadereit%20Final.pdf .

Chadwick, Ruth et al. (2004)HUGO Ethics Committee Statement of Stem Cells (2004) November

Legal Protection of Digital Information (2006) Chapter 5: Software-Based Inventions Online available at:.  http://digital-law-online.info/lpdi1.0/treatise63.html

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Health Transitions More Disease or Sustained Health
Pages: 24 Words: 6545

There are no deductibles and no user fees nor limits to contributions on the plan. There are also no restrictions on services to be used and no premiums to pay for basic care coverage other than taxes, a far cry from the high deductibles, co-pays and other fees associated with health care in the United States.
Key to this point is the idea that Canadian health care costs less because a large portion of it is publicly financed. The author's note that since Canada adopted their universal healthcare system the Canadian Health Act has implemented a policy of public administration which keeps the cost of health care spending lower and maintains the government's ability to provide health care services to the entire population. The authors argue that public administration is a more optimal choice for keeping health care expenditures down because administration is inexpensive.

U.S. hospitals keep more details of everything…...

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References

Armstrong, Hugh; Armstrong, Pat; Fegan, P. (1998). "The Best Solution: Questions and Answers on the Canadian Health Care System." Washington Monthly, Vol. 30, Issue 6, p. 8

Clark, Cal & Mceldowney, Rene. (2000). "The Performance of National Health Care Systems: A "Good News, Bad News" Finding for Reform Possibilities." Policy Studies Review, Vol. 17, Issue 4, p. 133

Grubaugh, S.G. & Santerre, R.E. (1994). "Comparing the Performance of Health Care Systems: An Alternative Approach." Southern Economic Journal, Vol. 60, Issue 4, p. 1030

Martens, Pim. (200). "Health Transitions in a Globalising World: Towards More Disease or Sustained Health?" Futures, Vol. 34, Issue 7, p. 635+

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Healthcare and Fitness Research
Pages: 4 Words: 1293

Statistics and Research Method for Business Decisions Potential of Fitness Industry

Fitness industries today are increasingly receiving clients from all sorts of demographics and ages. Human fitness is turning out to be an asset that people are taking every effort to ensure it is preserved and protected at all times. The fitness standards are essential because they are multifaceted but appear to converge towards the need for a long healthy life characterized by productivity and reduced vulnerabilities. Fitness is a concern for almost every individual in the world today and the reasons are diverse and varied depending on one's goals and aspirations. Every individual in the world, across all ages, aspires to be healthy for some reasons. For instance, every individual seeks to be healthy so that they can engage freely in almost everything that requires a healthy body system (Jacobsen, 2011). Human health is a concern for attacks from infections. Thus,…...

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Human Theory of Caring
Pages: 12 Words: 4029

Introduction
Theory guides practice. This is true of many things, but is especially true of nursing. While many processes, actions, and rules are involved in becoming a great nurse, understanding and applying theory must be the most important aspect. Nursing theory allows for one to examine concepts and then attempt practical application of these concepts when theories are tested. Evidence-based practice for example, is the wonderful lovechild of theory and application in that when theories are constructed, they are then tested, and if they work, are applied to standard practice via modification. This essay aims to provide a deeper synthesis of nursing theory by examining two important nursing theories: Orem's Self-care Theory and Watsons Nursing Theory. Additionally, one will see how nursing theory has evolved since its beginnings.

Background on Nursing Theory

Many say nursing is as old as humankind. If there was someone sick, there was someone willing to take care of…...

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Can you help me write a 3000 word essay on global warming?
Words: 532

Title: The Critical Reality of Global Warming: Challenges and Solutions

Introduction (300 words)

Definition and Overview: Begin by defining global warming and its relevance in the current global scenario.

Thesis Statement: Present a clear thesis that outlines your perspective on global warming, its impacts, and potential solutions.

Scope of Essay: Briefly describe what the essay will cover, including causes, effects, and mitigation strategies.

Section 1: Causes of Global Warming (600 words)

Human Activities: Discuss how industrialization, deforestation, and burning of fossil fuels contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.

Agricultural Practices: Explain the role of agriculture, including livestock farming and rice cultivation, in methane emissions.

Energy Consumption: Analyze how our....

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I need some suggestions for science essay topics. Can you offer any?
Words: 340

Certainly! Here are some science essay topic suggestions:

1. The impact of climate change on the environment.
2. The role of renewable energy sources in reducing carbon emissions.
3. Exploring the potential health benefits of genetic engineering.
4. The effects of plastic pollution on marine life and ecosystems.
5. The future of space exploration and its potential for human colonization.
6. The ethical considerations of using animal testing in medical research.
7. The development and implications of artificial intelligence in various fields.
8. The challenges and benefits of using nanotechnology in medicine.
9. Exploring the effects of deforestation on biodiversity and climate change.
10. The impact of technology on human....

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I need a spark of inspiration! Can you share some captivating essay topics related to bone marrow?
Words: 450

Title: Unveiling the Secrets of Bone Marrow: A Journey Through Its Biology, Therapeutic Applications, and Ethical Considerations

Introduction:
Bone marrow, the soft tissue occupying the cavities of bones, harbors an intricate world of cells and processes that play pivotal roles in life. This essay delves into the fascinating aspects of bone marrow, exploring its biology, therapeutic applications, and ethical considerations surrounding its use.

1. Biology of Bone Marrow:
a) Hematopoiesis: Unraveling the intricate process by which bone marrow produces various types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
b) Microenvironment: Delving into the niche of specialized cells and....

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Could you help me draft an essay outline about Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare?
Words: 466

I. Introduction:
A. Define Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its relevance in healthcare.
B. Provide a brief overview of the history of AI in healthcare.
C. Thesis statement: The impact of AI on healthcare and its potential to revolutionize the industry.

II. AI in Healthcare Today:
A. Diagnosis and Medical Imaging:
1. Explain AI's role in analyzing medical images and assisting healthcare professionals in diagnosing various diseases and conditions.
2. Discuss specific examples of AI systems used in medical imaging, such as deep learning algorithms for cancer detection and image-based diagnosis tools.

B. Clinical Decision Support Systems:
1. Describe how AI-powered clinical....

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