Macular degeneration

Chapter Aspects of Aging If someone tells you a condition is "just old age," be cautious. –Author Introduction Aging occurs when cells in the body undergo change. There are different theories to explain these changes. Some theories suggest a built in genetic code process linked to aging. Others claim that aging happens when damage occurs during everyday life, and the body has to struggle against earth’s gravity. Gravity has a direct impact on the spine, organs, flexibility, circulation, and…

1. Chapter 11 describes five goals kept in mind for document design. One is to make a good impression on readers. Another is “to help readers find the information that they need” (Markel, 2012). Finally, yet another is “to help readers remember the information” (Markel, 2012), which are all very important in technical writing. 2. Chapter 11 also notes four basic principles for designing effective documents and websites. One is using contrast. Another is proximity, in which the textbook…

The Animal Welfare Act is a federal law that makes the minimum standards and regulations for animal testing. This law’s purpose is to provide the minimum protection for animals used for animal testing, but 95% of the animals used are completely excluded, receiving no protection. Meaning this law only protects 5% of animals used in tests. The AWA regulations are so limited that psychological, and physical cruelty and suffering of these animals has continued. This federal law conflicts with…

Back in 2012, there were nearly 36 million licensed drivers ages 65 and older in the United States (Motor Vehicle Safety). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population 70 and older is projected to increase from 30.9 million in 2014 to 53.7 million in 2030 (U.S Census Bureau). The escalation in the senior driver population are leading many people concerned about the possible effects on driving safety. Unfortunately, the risk of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident escalates…

1. The effects of smoking during pregnancy is not only seen on our health, but also on your baby up to a large extent. It is also have an adverse effect on your baby. a. The most important matters you need to do are stop smoking if you are planning to have a children. This is important for your healthy birth defect or illness. b. When your baby is born, there is a need to protect children from smoking. Not lead to a reduction in milk…

Fishing has become a problem all over the world because of many reasons. Some of these reasons are due to improper fishing techniques have done damage to the environment, pollution has contaminated fish, and some species of fish and other sea life have been driven to extinction. Fishing in the Atlantic has fallen into very tough times. This is due to the accumulated chemicals in the environment due to contaminants from pollution and waste in any water source which at the end gets to the…

acceptable if this material were aimed towards young and middle aged adults, not towards older adults. The smaller font could pose an issue for older readers who wear glasses, bifocals, or corrective lens or have cataracts, glaucoma, and/or macular degeneration. The information in this material is presented in such a way that it is hard to follow. The headings are easy to identify, but subheadings are difficult to recognize, which can make the organization of material seem muddled and…

There is no doubt that pharmaceuticals and herbal supplements are big business. Choosing the best, and safest remedy is something that should definitely be researched. Although I am not saying that the amazing advances in medicine are not to be utilized when necessary, it is my true belief that alternative medicine and nutrition should be used more as a means of staying healthy before the use of a miracle pill, as prescribed by a doctor, becomes necessary. Our western culture has raised us to…

Neurologic and retinal diseases There are many different types of degenerative neurological diseases. The brain is a complex system and this makes the use of stem cells difficult to differentiate to the right cell type. The myriad connection between nerve cells and the complex interdependency with macroglia, which is made up of astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and glial progenitor cells create a problem with creating precise structural reconstitution with stem cells. Neurological diseases including…

Effects of Social Media Before social media existed the way people met each other was through face to face communication. Now when walking down the sidewalk people pretend to be on their phones so they do not have to talk or acknowledge each other. People now days lack social/people skills. Social media over the past couple of years have taken control of people’s lives. Social media is not just taking over people’s lives it is also effecting people’s brains, behavior and thinking. Social…