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A recommended behavior is eating more heart healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables,, grains, low fat proteins, and naturally grown, non manufactured foods can prevent the onset of heart disease that usually occur later in life (Mayo Clinic, 2014). Why is this behavior important to health in general? Eating healthy is the most important part of physical fitness. Eating healthy also has short and long term benefits to the body such as providing energy, releasing endorphins, preventing…

more oxygen is released into the bloodstream causing one to have more energy to do the things they love. “Exercise and physical activity deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and help your cardiovascular system work more efficiently” (Mayo staff clinic). Third, exercise can cause one to slow the effects of aging boosting one’s self-esteem causing them to feel happy about them self. "Exercise puts your body in a state of arousal, which translates into more vitality and a greater sense of…

the phone I have read back any information I have received to help minimize errors. My third goal for next year is to learn as much as possible. I am very privileged to do my clinical at Mayo Clinic hospitals next year. I always heard about the unique cases that you do will not see daily are sent to Mayo Clinic. If I can work with a patient with a unique health issue I want to learn as much. I…

Socially Constructed Illness: Alcoholism The view of daily consumption of alcohol has changed over the years in the United States society. In the past over use of alcohol was not known as a disorder, but, over time, US society has entitled the misuse of alcohol as alcohol abuse, alcohol dependence and alcoholism. Additionally, society has categorized the misuse of alcohol as a human illness. Researches continue to define the causes and learn of preventative measure to stop alcoholism. But, how…

mental illness and I’ll explain what mental illness is. Secondly, I’ll explain mass shootings that have occurred and the individuals that carried out these attacks. Then finally Not everyone is aware of what mental illness is. According to the Mayo clinic “[mental illness] refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect your mood, thinking…

I also got a job at the multidisciplinary simulation center at Mayo Clinic. Both of these experiences taught me what it is like to be working with patients. During my job at the simulation center, I acted in a variety of doctor-patient scenarios. From being a non-English speaking mom that was going into labor to going…

Choosing to end a life is a decision that no one should have to make, but choosing to end an innocent baby’s life has become a very controversial topic. Whether a pregnancy was an accident or the parents do not feel prepared to bring a child into the world, many people believe ending a pregnancy by abortion is not right. Others believe it is an efficient way to solve their problems and see nothing wrong with the process. No matter one’s opinion on the topic, there are many effects the procedure…

forever. Sometimes their decision to enter the world has a different timetable than expected. You might be the parents of a preemie. The Mayo Clinic’s definition of a premature birth is a birth that takes place more than three weeks before the baby is due. A premature birth is one that occurs before the start of the 37th week of pregnancy. According to the Mayo Clinic, a normal pregnancy last about 40 weeks. In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control state that preterm births affected one of…

Effects of Asthma in Children Asthma is a chronic pulmonary condition affecting the airways and lungs of millions of Americans each year. For individuals with Asthma their airways become swollen, restricted and produce extra secretions ("Asthma," Mayo Clinic). It is true that asthma has lifelong effects on children. Causes of asthma range from cold air reaction, viruses and allergies. Asthma results in restricted breathing, prolonged illness, as well as the effects of medications additionally…

extreme anemia, sleeplessness and head banging. As opposed to adults who are exposed to high doses of lead, who can have an array of symptoms like memory loss, mood disorders and high blood pressure according to the article “Lead Poisoning” from the mayo clinic website.…