The way we perceive our bodies can be influenced by internal factors (e.g. mental, emotional, historical, or physical components) or by external facts (culture, the media, or advertising). Body dissatisfaction comes in many forms and is defined in many ways and measured using a variety of techniques. The leading causes of body dissatisfaction are (1) the media as the 'ideal'...
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Why did the US prohibit marijuana? Marijuana prohibition in the US was the result of a political and social context created by the triumph of New Deal forces in the 1930s. Harry Anslinger’s role in the prohibition of marijuana has been seriously overstated by historians such as Michael Schaller and Howard Becker. Anslinger was a representation rather than an aberration...
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The DSM-5 describes a group of disorders related to feeding and eating behavior. These disorders include binge-eating disorder (BED), bulimia nervosa (BN), anorexia nervosa (AN), and avoidant or restrictive food intake. These disorders are characterized by continuous abnormal eating behavior that leads to altered food consumption and eventually significant impairment of physical health and social functioning (American Psychiatry Association, 2013:329)....
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In the 21st century, Australian women have continued to fight and gain many fundamental rights in all aspects of life, however, it is not arguable that there is still a long way to go. Since the declaration of pandemic status, the Coronavirus has only intensified the disparity in Australian gender inequality and could threaten this issue in years to come....
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Introduction Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions characterized by severe disturbances in eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions. They affect millions of individuals worldwide, with profound implications on both physical and psychological health. The most common forms include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. These disorders often result in serious health complications and can be fatal if...
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This project aims to define and establish issues presented by substance abuse and relapse. It will then be discussed that an intervention is needed, followed by the estimated financial impact the intervention in question will have on the organization. Substance abuse is the immoderate consumption of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug over a prolonged amount of time (Shriel,...
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Unlike prescription pills, medical marijuana is a topic full of controversy in today's society. It has a heavy stigma and stereotype, where its consumers are viewed as American “pot smokers” who have been lazy and unmotivated for years dealing with their problems through consuming marijuana. Even though prescription pills are viewed as miracle workers, chosen by a doctor; prescribing the...
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In the modern world, it is of particular concern that the impact of modern media on people of any generation, but in particular on young people. No one disputes that this effect is much more negative than positive. This is confirmed by the existing scientific research and the overall situation in society. There are a lot of waves of violence,...
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I was nine years of age on the first occasion when I saw it, seven days before Thanksgiving in 1953. I heard it initially, a vehicle lingering outside the house. Something wasn't right with its engine, similar to its cylinders beating more slowly than they should. I gazed into the shadows for some time, tuning in to that moderate snarling...
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Abstract Many people know someone who abuses substances or someone who has gone through addiction recovery. Even though many people have had this connection with substance abuse, they don’t understand what people go through. It is important to what people who have abused substances or are abusing substances are going through. It is also important to understand what people experience...
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Marijuana is a plant that has been around for a very long time. Popularized in the 70s and legalized in the 2000s, there is still a lot to address around the drug. Though the drug was popularized in the 70’s the drug had been around for a long time. People realized that there are very outstanding medical benefits to the...
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The issue I was trying to display was in today's Western society the use of advertisement and photoshop is destroying many women’s self-image of themselves. It is important for women and all the people around them to learn to treat and love their bodies with respect. To understand there is no need to compare themselves to unattainable standards set by...
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Marijuana is one of the most common drugs used on a day-to-day basis in our society. Marijuana is cannabis, it is also often known as weed, herb, pot, grass, and ganja. It is no secret that our society is loving this drug, in fact, people are not ashamed of it. It is now regularly referenced in rap songs, clothing items,...
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In this rapidly advancing world, scientific revolutions and modernized generation has led to a severe rise of situational needs in various fields of study and existence, seemingly has The population pressure raised demands for contradicting economic crisis and opportunities (Mittal, 2013). In this modern era of present time assets, and resources can be seen to play pivotal roles in the...
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Most often, eating disorders tend to go unnoticed by family members until they begin to notice things like rapid weight loss, signs of weakness, not eating during family meal times, etc. When noticed, there are many different approaches families can take to ensure the well-being of the member with the disorder(s). Visiting a nutritionist, or a therapist is one of...
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Introduction: A career in medicine asks a lot of any person; individuals must be well-rounded and academically capable with a clear work-life balance. From day one of medical school, I believe culturing resilience and reflection is vital. The NHS (no date, para. 1) defines resilience as 'our bounce-back ability in the face of difficulty or challenges. Resilience is the ability...
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There are many words going around regarding cannabis, with two of the most popular being ‘hemp’ and ‘marijuana’. Lots of people know that these terms are not interchangeable, but many may not be aware of the actual difference between hemp and marijuana. The word ‘Cannabis’ is the name of the plants of the Cannabaceae family which is made up of...
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Do you know if you are in good health? Maybe BMI can tell you the answer. BMI values can be obtained by dividing weight(kg) by the square of height(m). The BMI values in the range of 18.5-30 are normal, but the values up to 30 are defined as obesity. If you are obese, I'm sorry to inform you that you...
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There are 7 billion people on this earth. 30% of that number are morbidly obese. That’s 2.1 billion men, women, and children literally eating themselves to death. While it seems harsh to put it that way, quite frankly, facts do not care about your feelings. I myself have been fat for most of my life, I have fat parents, fat...
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Traditional ethics are often based heavily on reason, logic, and individual autonomy, with no stock put into human emotion or relationships as they can often be unstable in their permanency. Care ethics are also based on reason, logic, and autonomy, but allow emotional connections and relationships with other humans to guide decision-making when it comes to right and wrong. A...
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The issue of marijuana legitimization is one that has burdened the minds of legislators and marijuana supporters since the time it was banned. There are many heated arguments on one side of the other, and the issue is incredibly questionable. Some say that it is an unethical drug that leads individuals to a life of crime. Also, others will say...
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Nowadays, there is a controversy about whether or not fast-food advertisements that target children can affect children's health negatively. While it is undeniable that fast-food advertising can have detrimental effects on children's children's health, this issue can be tackled by several solutions. Fast-food commercials have led to a number of issues on children's health issues. The main issue is that...
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There are several relevant facts in the case of “Should Ronald McDonald Retire.” For example, McDonald’s continues to be a very popular fast-food chain that has been in existence since the 1960s and is well represented by a popular and colorful legend - Ronald McDonald himself. Although polls indicate it is time for the legendary clown to retire; Ronald just...
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The biological model of psychology focuses on treating the underlying physical issues that might be causing psychological disorders. For example, let us say there are two different individuals who are suffering from psychological disorders. The first one is Eric. Everyone knows that Eric is strange. He talks back to voices that only he can hear. He thinks that he's being...
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Look at obesity rates in Northern CA vs. Midwest Productivity would increase, as people would take fewer sick days. Also, the presence of food deserts, or neighborhoods that don’t have easy access to healthy and nutritious foods, makes socioeconomic status a factor in obesity. Perhaps helping fund community gardens and farmer’s markets where EBT and WIC could be used would...
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One reason that fad diets should not be followed is because they are restrictive which raises many concerns. Take the ketogenic diet, for example. The ketogenic diet is a low-carb diet in which people are supposed to cut out nearly all carbohydrates and up their fat intake to around seventy percent of their daily food. According to Metagenics in their...
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Thinking of an epidemic, AIDS, Ebola and all kinds of incurable and widespread diseases will usually be the first examples that come to people’s mind. Yet obesity has become the “new epidemic” that has infected countless numbers of people from different countries, races, and social classes. Currently, the group of people that is in the most danger of obesity is...
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Fed Up “If a foreign nation was causing our children to become obese, that’s going to affect their health and hurt their happiness, cause them to be depressed, have poor self-esteem—if a foreign nation were doing that to our children, we’d probably go to war. We would defend our families. So why do we accept this from our own country?”...
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It is extremely common for patients with mental health conditions to present in acute settings rather than specialty mental health settings with acute or chronic general medical illnesses. With a collaborative multidisciplinary team approach and with proper screening and treatment, successful outcomes for those patients in an acute care setting are becoming an increasingly more standard practice. (Cerimele et al.,...
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Introduction Beauty pageants have long been a staple of entertainment and culture, showcasing contestants' poise, talent, and physical beauty. While these events are celebrated for empowering participants and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, they also face criticism for promoting unrealistic beauty standards. This critique often centers on the potential link between beauty pageants and the prevalence of eating...
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