“Is Veganism on the Rise?” The word "vegan" alone simply can cause many people to scrunch up their nose or immediately tune out. So why is it becoming more popular? In a study conducted by the Vegetarian Resource Group in 2012 it showed that 2.5% of the country considered themselves vegan, which is over double the 1% it was in 2009 (Sareen). Becoming a vegan or vegetarian has become easier than ever, and there are a variety of reasons people do it: to save animals, to become healthier, and to…
. Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family, which includes kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, cabbage, collard greens, rutabaga, and turnips. These nutrition powerhouses supply loads of nutrients for few calories. If you are trying to eat healthier, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli should be at the very top of your grocery list. If you or your kids are not big fans of broccoli, be sure to read the how to incorporate more broccoli into your diet section for tips and…
Compas What is Cialis? Cialis (tadalafil) relaxes muscles of the blood vessels and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) and symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlarged prostate). Another brand of tadalafil is Adcirca,…
Breast cancer refers to malignant cell growths found in the breast. Cancer starts when the healthy cells in the breast change and rapidly multiply creating masses of cells forming tumors. Tumors can be benign or cancerous meaning that the tumor cannot spread or spread to different parts of the body. Mastitis is when cancer spreads from the breast to other parts of the body through the lymph or blood vessels. This paper aims to discuss the relationship between genetic disorders, inheritance or…
The high biological and clinic heterogeneity of the disease has fostered efforts to improve patients’ selection: choosing the right treatment for the right patient is the ultimate goal of all HR PCa research. During the last years, new tools became available, allowing for better selection and counseling of patients potentially curable with a single-modality primary treatment, but also useful to choose who is more likely to benefit from multimodality treatment, after a primary intervention. A…
Nelson Mandela By: Daniel Fonseca Presented to: Sarah/Stephanie Nelson Mandela Nelson Mandela was the most famous African person ever. Rolihlahla Mandela was born in the village of Mvezo , Transkei, on 18 July 1918. His father was principal counsellor to the Acting King of the Thembu people, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. In 1962, he was arrested, convicted of conspiracy to overthrow the state, and sentenced to life imprisonment in…
Any form of dementia is often far less of a burden on the demented than it is those around them. With Alzheimer's being most prevalent in Western Europe and North America it is no surprise that most Americans have some familial connection to an individual who has or is suffering some form of senile dementia. This frightens some Americans, not only for the safety of their relatives, but because they fear they may inherit the disorder. This is a legitimate concern as only one in four people with…
Radiation is defined as emission of energy in the form of x rays and gamma rays. It is transmitted from one place to another. Ionizing radiation is high energy waves that pass the body's tissue, that produces positive and negative charged particles. These high energy waves remove electrons from atoms and cause an interaction between the x rays and the patient. This process is referred to as ionizing radiation. The amount of energy acquired from ionizing radiation is absorbed into the patients…
of gout that causes him pain and ambulatory issues decreasing activity, which limits his exercise potential and decreases the efficiency of his heart and promotes hyperlipidemia in conduction with dietary choices. The patient suffers from benign prostate hypertrophy causes discomfort and frequent difficulty and impairment of urination. The patient also experiences bouts of…
Multiple Sclerosis - Kellie McThenia Multiple Sclerosis involves an immune-mediated process in which an abnormal response of the body 's immune system is directed against the central nervous system. Within the central nervous system or CNS, the myelin sheath (fatty substance that surrounds the nerve fibers) is attacked by the immune system. This forms scar tissue, or sclerosis (scler/o meaning hard, -osis meaning abnormal condition or disease). The damaged or destroyed myelin sheath or nerve…