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Vitamin and mineral deficiency is the source of the most massive ‘hidden hunger’ and malnutrition in the world today. Hidden hunger is a form of undernutrition that occurs when intake and absorption of vitamins and minerals (such as zinc, iodine, and iron) are too low to sustain good health and development. More than 2 billion people worldwide suffer from hidden hunger, more than double the 805 million people who do not have enough calories to eat (FAO, IFAD, and WFP 2014). Poor diet is a common…

Quantitative Article Critique Quantitative Article Critique This study consisted of quantitative research because it used precise measurements to obtain data that were statistically analyzed. The purpose of the study, Model of functional performance in obese elderly people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by Dr. Jochebed Bosede Ade-Oshifogun (2012), was to test the relationships among percent truncal obesity; disease severity; dyspnea; functional capacity;…

Obesity is very common medical condition what is resulted by consuming a high amount of calories and doing a limited amount of physical activities. In 21st century we have experienced a rapid growth in obesity and it has now become a serious problem .It has become more common as our lifestyle has changed and it became more and more comfortable. We are not forced to do any physical effort in order to survive. Nowadays, people travel to work in a comfortable car, spend all day on a chair in an…

fourth digit. CTS causes parethesias, thenar clumsiness, and weakness in lumbricals one and three (Clark, Shaw Wilgis, Aiello, Eckhaus, & Eddington, 1998: p. 223). This syndrome is caused by health conditions such as: obesity, arthritis, diabetes, hypothyroidism, pregnancy, and wrist fractures. CTS can also be caused by activities that put pressure on…

According to “An Evolved View Of Depression” by Jonathan Rottenberg, “13 Million” American adults are struggling with depression” as of right this moment, and that is just counting American adults. (Rottenberg 1). Many people do not see the extremities of depression, or just how many people it affects from all over the world. With that being said, depression is a very serious issue and everybody should have a clear understanding about the illness itself and what causes this life altering disease…

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia that affects the central nervous system by causing cognitive problems. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease, meaning that this disease gets more severe over time. It is estimated that 700,000 people in this country will die from Alzheimer’s this year, making it one of the highest causes of death in America. As of right now, there is no cure; however treatments are available to help reduce the symptoms of this disease. Alzheimer's is most…

Osteoporosis, associated with the elderly, is a painful condition. Though not life-threatening, it can be debilitating if not treated. Bad posture and broken bones are hard to remedy. If your doctor has diagnosed you with the disease, you will want to know what its causes are. Of course, Osteoporosis symptoms and treatments will be at the top of your mind. Keyzofhealth provides a detailed explanation of the disease. What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis, translated from Greek, means porous…

Introduction According to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition—DSM-IV), Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is characterized by a depressed mood for a large portion of the day, and occurs almost every day. There is a noticeably decreased interest or pleasure in more or less all activities (anhedonia). Some of the symptoms vary from person to person. For example, patients may experience a dramatic increase or decrease in weight and appetite may either increase or…

Turner syndrome, also known as TS and gonadal dysgenesis, is a chromosomal deficiency affecting over two million women that occur when two of the X chromosomes in a female’s DNA are either incomplete or missing entirely. It usually becomes apparent when a female is only a few years old, or even shortly following her birth. The missing genetic material of the X chromosome keeps the female body from maturing on its own. Because Turner syndrome is different for every female and an individual…

Obesity is a problem that is becoming more and more visible in today’s society. In the Merriam Webster dictionary, obesity can be defined as the condition of having excessive accumulation and storage of fat in the body (Obesity Definition, n.d). It is a pandemic that is affecting many people from children to senior citizens. Obesity can also be more common in certain races, starting with Hispanics at 42.5% then, non-Hispanic whites 34.5%, non-Hispanic Asians 11.7%. In comparison to age, obesity…