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According to studies done by the University of Amsterdam, a blood alcohol content of .04 can begin to hinder the ability to reason quickly and understand mistakes, supporting the belief by some that failure to use proper judgement does not start at the legal limit, it may start as early as half of the limit. During the study, Richard Ridderinkhof and his peers studied what they named the brain 's "oops" response which can be electronically monitored in a part of the brain called the anterior…

Alcohol Addiction in New York What is alcohol addiction? Alcohol addiction is a chronic disease caused by long term, habitual alcohol consumption. The disease of alcohol addiction is widely known by varied common terms such as alcoholism, alcohol dependence syndrome, and alcohol use disorder. This disease has several distinguishing characterizations that determine a positive diagnosis. Accepted medical conclusions of a positive diagnosis is made if two or more of the following signs are…

vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 732,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years. Failing to be immunized can lead to a more dangerous secondary illness, for instance contracting Hepatitis B can lead to severe cirrhosis of the liver, and failing to get a Pneumococcal Vaccine can lead to meningitis, pneumonia, and sepsis. These all are very life-threatening illnesses, but also easily preventable, clearly, the benefits of getting a vaccine outweigh any…

Sugar has conquered America Over the years Americans have been consuming more and more sugar, and many people are concerned that sugar is conquering America. Today’s kids are eating about three times too much sugar than they should. Sugar is becoming an issue in today’s society as it is causing health risks to many people.”This cupcake is trying to hurt you,” by Kristen Lewis and Lauren Tarshis better supports the idea that sugar and candy have conquered America. Too much sugar can lead…

documentary centers around three major characters and the experiences: Nina Masseria, a lesbian and realtor; Baba Olugbala, a well-educated black Yoruba priest, and Linda Mitchell, who is not only mentally deranged but also suffers from a disease known as cirrhosis. Apparently, Nina using her real estate business advantage introduces some compelling building codes and redistricting regulations, which will force black residents to sell their homes to preying gay homeowners in the event that they…

Often called the “Renaissance Man,” Leonardo da Vinci was well known for his achievements in the field of science and the portrait of the “Mona Lisa.” Other than studying in the field of science, he was a sculptor and an inventor. In the 1400’s, da Vinci’s observations, theories, and sketches in many of his secret notebooks were too advanced for his time while on the other hand, the knowledge he imparted had a great significance on modern day understandings. Leonardo da Vinci is a historic…

Ledum Essential Oil – (648 words) The aroma of Ledum essential oil reminds me of the forest after a summer shower. Its strongly woody, a little wild and herbal, and just a bit astringent. This aromatic herb originates in North America and is historically known as "Labrador tea." For centuries this plant was used in folk medicine as a tonic and early treatment for colds, scurvey, and kidney issues. Selecting the Best Ledum Essential Oil Ledum Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves…

Red wine is one of the many types of alcoholic beverage and is characterized by the distinct dark red color from the dark red grapes it is made from. Red wine is said to deliver health benefits when consumed in moderate amounts consistently. The health benefits are results of the antioxidants that are present in red wine. These health benefits are unique to red wine because grapes are healthy fruits that contain numerous nutrients and antioxidants. These positive properties of grapes are…

alcohol, and in 2006 problems concerning the improper use/consumption of alcohol cost the United States $223.5 billion. Alcohol contributes to over 200 diseases and injury related health conditions annually, including cirrhosis of the liver, alcohol dependence, and cancer. Among all cirrhosis deaths in 2011, almost 50 percent were alcohol related, and in 2009, alcohol-related liver disease was the principal cause of almost 1 in 3 liver transplants in the U.S. Every year, roughly 1,800 college…

Although parents, who are often uninformed regarding the risks of contracting this disease or the chronic long-term effects of liver failure, cirrhosis, and liver cancer that come from being infected, may question why their child needs a vaccination at such a young age, thats when the doctors informs them so they can protect their baby from further complications. As well as Hepatitis B babies needs…