Passive management

Ever put a ring on and feel constant pressure, but throughout the day that pressure is hardly noticeable? Sensory adaptation is the cause for that. Sensory adaptation is the reduction of sensitivity as a result from constant stimulation (Myers, Dewall, 234). In other words, sensory adaptation occurs when we are continuously exposed to an unchanging stimulus (Myers, Dewall, 234). Subcategories of sensory adaptation include touch adaptation, sound adaptation, smell adaptation, and much more.…

Hypodermics on the Shore (aka “the Syringe Tide”) started a metaphorical fire in America because it sparked an environmentalist movement. The Syringe Tide was an environmental disaster where medical waste washed up along the beaches of Jersey Shore, in New York City, and on Long Island. Before there were any major environmental catastrophes, environmentalists focused on the effective utilization of natural resources. Once events like the Syringe Tide started to occur, environmentalists started…

“Lasting for man than a century, The Columbian Exchange would indeed change the course of world history, as the introduction of European plants, animals, and infectious diseases during the period brought about dramatic environmental and cultural changes to American South, indeed the entire North America” (Donald pg95). “The accompanying transfer of disease agents, meanwhile had devastating effects, some historians suggest that between 50 and 90 percent of the pre-Columbian population of…

The American Burn Association estimates that 486,000 people seek medical treatment for burns annually. Most burns occur in the home, are caused by a flame or scalding, and have a high survival rate at 96.8%. Despite their high survival rate they are the most painful types of injury and cause disfigurement in severe cases. The Four Types of Burns XXX Burns are categorized by the layers of skin affected: First degree burns. These affect the epidermis, which is the outermost layer of the skin.…

There are a number of health issues in Louisiana. Many of them derive from the environment and the lifestyle of Louisiana citizens. There are not as many hereditary health issues that Louisiana citizens believe to be present in Louisiana. Studies show that the main health issues in Louisiana are obesity, diabetes, cancer, and heart problems. While many claim that these health issues run in their families, that is not the case. The true factors that heavily affect these health issues are the…

Don't wait check the date. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. Why you may ask, just to be safe and smoke alarms go bad sometimes. Today you're going to learn why you always should replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. First you're going to learn what could happen if you don't replace your smoke alarms every 10 years. Second you're going to learn why you should have more than 3 smoke alarms in your house. Last you are going to learn how to find out if your smoke alarm is over 10 years old…

Introduction to the issue Firefighters are exposed to toxic substances and carcinogens while they perform their duties at the scene. A significant number of firefighters don't receive workers' compensations benefits. For example, the fire departments in Atlanta do not have policies in order to limit exposure to toxic substances and dangerous chemicals, thus increasing the potential risks among firefighters to develop dangerous diseases such as cancer (“CBS46 Investigation,” 2014). In any fire…

Bronchitis is an extremely common medical condition in the modern day, and it is important to get informed about its risks. For those of you who may not already be aware, this is a lung-based inflammation that inhibits full use of the organ. Though bronchitis will often resolve itself in acute cases, it can become much more dangerous if the symptoms continue. To give you all the information that you need to educate yourself on this illness, we have created this helpful article! Don’t forget to…

INTRODUCTION History of Asbestos use: Previously viewed as the “magic” or “indispensable” mineral, asbestos, a naturally occurring fibrous mineral, was widely used for centuries due to its unique and attractive characteristics. However, the extensive utilization, mining and distribution did not begin until the mid-20th century, when it started to be a ubiquitous ingredient; used in motor cars, building materials, warships, domestic fabrics to name a few. No other mineral possessed asbestos’s…

Cigarettes are like sticks from hell, with many dangers to smokers, and to those around them. They are extremely unhealthy for a variety of different reasons. With this in mind, that is why they should be illegal. Cigarettes are habit forming, they are the cause of a huge health risk, and they are a leading cause of death in the United States. In the first place, cigarettes are habit forming. It is not uncommon to see a smoker smoke a cigarette, and then imediately smokes another. Some…