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Body composition can have major effect on our health and bodies and we have access to so many things that can teach us preventive measures. When you dissect what obesity can do to your body you know it can cause heart disease and diabetes but what about long term affects it can have on your body. According to the article “How Fat Affects Arthritis,” Rheumatoid arthritis, RA, affecting 1.5 million Americans, is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system attacks its own joint tissue…

worldwide depression is the leading link to the cause of disability and disease-related disability (Charkhandeh, Talib, & Hunt 2016). Today, effective treatments for depression include psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy either separately or combined (Mayo Clinic, 2018). Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy that concentrates on an individual’s emotions, thoughts and behaviors and how these all coincide with the mental health of the patient (Crowe, McKay, 2017). With the…

Low-carb diets may help you prevent or improve serious health conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease (Mayo Clinic Staff). In fact, almost every diet that exist that can help you reduce your weight can reduce or even reverse risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Also, most weight loss diets, not just Atkins Diet may improve blood cholesterol…

The Effects of Social Anxiety on the College Experience We have all had our fair share of situations that involve anxiety. Whether the anxiety stems from an upcoming job interview, a presentation in front of people you may not know, or starting college classes, anxiety is a normal reaction to stress. In college, students may be juggling multiple classes at a time and have an extensive amount of homework, while also trying to manage their personal and social lives, which are factors contributing…

A sexual arousal disorder involves a lack of response to sexual stimulation. Reasons include physical such as throbbing, swelling, tingling, or vaginal wetness. It is a reoccurring problem with desire, response, orgasms, or as before mentioned pain that puts a strain on your relationship with your partner. A Low sexual desire is the lack of interest the willingness to be sexual. Despite the prevalence this sexual dysfunction is often not addressed by healthcare providers and patients due their…

amount of healthy fat and 75 percent of an avocado consists of monounsaturated fats. The monounsaturated fats can help in reducing bad cholesterol and lower the risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. The avocado, the Mayo Clinic mentioned, can control blood sugar. In addition, this fruit has 10 grams of fiber and vitamin C, vitamin…

diagnosis, including symptoms such as skin flakes, patches of greasy skin, itching, and redness in areas of the scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard, or mustache. More than 3 million cases of seborrheic dermatitis are reported each year, according to the Mayo Clinic and other sources. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of treatment options ranging from ointments to control inflammation, to anti-fungal medications that are administered orally. A biopsy may be suggested by your doctor to determine…

Seasonal affective disorder is like a weariness of the winter. There are an estimated 4 to 6% of the United States people who have this disease, which can be referred to as SAD. People relate SAD to the winter blues and how people cope with the cold and dreary days. (Lliades, 2015) The symptoms of SAD can be mild or severe and are also close to major depression symptoms. These include sadness, loss of interest in normal activities, sleep change, appetite change, and weight gain, feelings of…

extreme weight loss in the individual which is very noticeable. This is often how those with anorexia are identified. On top of their thin appearance, they also possess a bluish discoloration of the fingers, thin and brittle hair, and dry skin (Mayo Clinic, 2015). These are the main signs to look for when trying to determine if an individual is suffering from anorexia. They may also experience some emotional and behavioral problems. Those with anorexia often withdrawal themselves socially and…

puts the patient at risk of heart attack and stroke. I agree with my plan for the left ventricular hypertrophy because lifestyle management by diet and exercise as well as hypertensive medication help prevent enlargement of the left ventricle (Mayo Clinic,…