As of 2014 it is reported that roughly 75% of American adults use social media sites such as Facebook or Twitter. These results are much greater than the 2008 report of 26%.( Hampton ) If one visits any park, restaurant, or any other social gathering across the United States, they are likely to witness more than one individual using a portable electronic device, using some type of social media. People no longer congregate in groups and talk to one another, but separate themselves from actual…
Breastmilk is the most natural form of nutrition for an infant. Breastfeeding offers many benefits for both mother and child with few disadvantages. The personal decision to breastfeed is one that is made with major consideration toward benefits and negative impacts that mother and infants experience. While there are many different formulas available that promote nutritional values, breastmilk offers nutrients that are not found in these formulas. Breastfeeding also creates a bond between mother…
Cosmetics: The Unmentionable Effects on the Body and the Brain Waking up hours earlier, an American college student applies make-up to her face to get ready for the day. Applying makeup has become an essential part of many men and women’s morning routine, and many people cannot imagine their lives without it. Cosmetics are defined by experts as anything that will change your physical appearance or body odor. Cosmetics have been around for hundreds of years for the prime purpose to enhance a…
PHYSIOLOGICAL DIMENSION IMMUNE/DEFENSE MECHANISMS Age specific variations of growth and development From the Nursing care of infants and Children, specifies different immunizations that are recommended for adolescents. Adolescents that are 11 to 18 years of age should be administered the tetanus, diphtheria, acellular, and pertussis vaccine. The meningococcal vaccine should be administered to adolescents between the ages of 11 to 12 years old, as well get a booster before the age of 16.…
Dedication You know how it is. You pick up a book or a research, flip to the dedication, and find that, once again, the author has dedicated his research to someone else and not to you. Not this time. Because this time it is dedicated to you for taking a time to read this research. To my parents: thank you for your unconditional support with my studies I am honored to have you as my parents Thank you for giving me a chance to prove and improve myself through all my life please don 't ever…
Ever since I was three years old, my family and I regularly attended church. Even when I was little, I truly believed in God and viewed church not only for social gathering, but also a place for psychological support. People fast and pray for days to be sincere and in hope that their prayers may be answered. There are so much that people gain by praying. One popular prayer topic has always been health or long life. According to O 'Connor 's study, where 47% of study subjects prayed for their…
Essential Oils 5 Beautifying Tips Have a Beautiful Glowing Face and Radiant Skin, Long Lustrous Hair, Stronger Nails, Slender Waist, and Get More Restful Sleep. Added Bonus Household Remedies By MelissaWinterspoon Introduction Essential oils are basically concentrated liquid containing aroma compounds from plants. “Essential” is simply the plant’s fragrance. I am not going to get too technical about the chemical properties of the essential oils discussed in this book. There are certainly…
What Should a Pesco-vegetarian Expect to Achieve? To become a pesco-vegetarian is challenging in the beginning, because meat is delicious, and many of us are not readily or willing to cut it out of our lifestyles. Reducing and eliminating the meat that we consume is an easy first step towards increased health. Adopting the pesco-vegetarian lifestyle is one way of doing this... Pesco-vegetarian is a new term used to describe a lifestyle that focuses on vegetarian foods but occasionally…
Breast cancer in females TERMINOLOGY CLINICAL CLARIFICATION ? Malignancy that develops in the cells of the breast which proliferates uncontrollably; most commonly ductal and lobular carcinoma ? Diagnosis requires a tissue biopsy for microscopic examination to determine pathology CLASSIFICATION ? The TNM classification is used for clinical staging of breast tumors. The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 7th edition stages breast cancer as follows:?26 ? TX: primary tumor cannot be…
Exploring 30-day children?s readmission rate in a general hospital. K van Driel1*, GS de Wolf2, R. van Schaik3 1 Division woman and child, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, the Netherlands 2Department of clinical methods and Public Health, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 3Division woman and child, Diakonessenhuis Utrecht, the Netherlands * Corresponding author: K van Driel, Division Woman and Child Diakonessenhuis…