According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, euthanasia was first introduced to the world in the early seventeenth century. The word derived from the Greek word euthanatos meaning “ easy death.” (Merriam-Webster) Ever since then, euthanasia has served as a controversial issue that over time has come to mean a way to attain death. Controversial issues have been brought up from different...
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The current policy around death and dying is a highly emotive subject. One that is discussed time and time again. At the heart of this policy should be the person who is terminally ill. Most would want to see their loved ones have their dignity respected and prevent avoidable suffering, and be able to end their life as they see...
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Modern medicine is a double-edged sword. With new innovations and treatments, Americans are now living longer than ever. Predictably, this voyage into uncharted territory brings its own host of new dilemmas. Over the years, there has been a notable shift in the leading causes of death in the United States. From the beginning of time until fairly recently, the vast...
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Human euthanasia is the medical practice of assisting an individual with suicide through medication. Per the Merriam-Webster dictionary definition, euthanasia is, “the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy” (Webster). This practice is commonly used with sickly...
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End-of-life decisions can be a very difficult topic or issue to deal with for anyone. I have had to see people very close to me suffer from terminal illnesses, that if I may be so honest have literally prayed “God make it stop”. In that prayer of make it stop, I can tell you that my heart was not necessarily...
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John MacDonald, the courant staff writer, stated that today, one point five million Americans believe to have some sort of autism. These numbers have been climbing throughout the years and people are starting to want answers as to why. Scientists and researchers have been investigating the causes of autism and while the answers are still unclear, people have started to...
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Introduction Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has long been shrouded in mystery and misconceptions, often leading to stigmatization and misunderstanding. This narrative essay aims to illuminate the complexities of navigating life with autism, drawing from personal experiences and supported by academic insights. Autism is characterized by differences in communication, behavior, and sensory processing, impacting individuals uniquely (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Through...
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Mental health is a person’s Psychological and emotional well-being, it affects how we think, feel, and act. It included how we handle pressure, identify with others, and settle on decisions (Anne, 2014). We all experience fluctuations in our emotional state or mood but for many of us, at certain periods in our lives, this can be to such an extent...
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The urinary system has some important roles, including cleaning the body by getting rid of the wastes; and it regulates the pit levels, which is a function that is shared with the lungs and the buffers in the blood. Moreover, it regulates the blood pressure in collaboration with the heart and blood vessels. A function of the urinary system that...
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It is said that the United States is the land of freedom and opportunity, but it is rarely ever mentioned that it is also the land that has the most expensive healthcare system in the world. By which, many cannot possibly afford. Many countries have been transitioning to free healthcare systems, but the United States seems to not be following...
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Drugs are substances that change a person’s mental or physical state. Moreover, drugs can also affect the way our body and mind function. Numerous occurrences have been reported on social media and television that teenagers are using prohibited drugs. The usage of illegal drugs has become uncontrollable. The age when the drug users first tried to use illegal drugs, around...
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Growing up as a little girl, my family members would tell me not to take life for granted. I never thought anything could happen, so I let it go through one ear and out the other. One day I was faced with the gruesome, unexpected death of my cousin, and everything started to set in. I sadly learned the hard...
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Before attempting to understand how the standard of mental health care is tied to larger issues within the prison system, it is important to establish how mental health care is insufficient in a broad sense. When looking at the rates of mental illness within the incarcerated population, it becomes clear that a strong system of mental health care is absolutely...
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Imagine a 6’, 250 lbs male with a large build fighting against a 5’7, 120 lbs female officer with a slender build body, during the mist of action who would win? To pursue a career in law enforcement fitness is one of, if not the most important, part of the job. Physical fitness is not just about lifting weights every...
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Exercise is essential to human life. It keeps people healthy, slim, and strong. It is very important at every stage of life. It can also improve people's personality. When we perform a certain exercise on a regular basis, exercise will keep all our organs alert and the heart will become stronger. Sports are as old as humans themselves. It keeps...
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder that causes recurring thoughts and obsessions that lead to repetitive day-to-day behavior. Many do not understand what the mental illness truly is. Keeping things in a certain place or touching things like door handles and light switches multiple times or a particular number of times are just a couple of examples of how OCD...
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Although it seems that the United States doesn’t have a high rate of homelessness, in 2019 about 567,715 people were counted as homeless nationally. Unfortunately, in these almost two years approximately, this rate started to increase. There are many reasons why the rate of homelessness has been increasing for the past 2 years. One of them is due to mental...
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Studies have shown that marijuana users are more likely to experience symptoms of poor mental health than those who do not. Many have been puzzled by this, as marijuana has become an increasingly accepted treatment for mental disorders throughout Western medical practice. Could there possibly be a causal relationship between marijuana use and one’s emotional decline? If so, what does...
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According to the CDC, “Marijuana, which can also be called weed, pot, dope, or cannabis, is the dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It contains mind-altering compounds like THC, as well as other active compounds like CBD, that are not mind-altering”. There have been many debates regarding the legalization of marijuana. When discussing the topic of legalizing marijuana,...
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The aim of this report is to analyze the relationship between poor diet and impaired mental well-being, particularly within the lower socio-economic groups, and how education and multi-agency partnerships can influence behavior change and promote positive holistic health. Low Income There are many factors that contribute to an individual’s mental health, including nutrition, education, well-being, and income. While national guidance...
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Most people don’t understand what mental illness does to someone’s mind. Having a mental illness back in the 1960s was even worse. Know one would understand how hard it was not to think about mental illness or thought that if someone doesn’t do anything they will magically get better, however, that has been proven wrong since then. The best medicine...
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In Western and Eastern medicine, theories and methods used to diagnose and treat patients have differences and similarities. This writing will compare the role of the heart and kidneys in Eastern and Western medicine to provide a clearer understanding of how and why these contrasting cultures have different theories and views of the human body. Resources such as ‘The Foundation...
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Communication is an exchange of information between people through either verbal or non-verbal forms. Dëger, Sibiya, Johnson & Uno (2018) stated that communication is an essential component in cooperation, collaboration, and relationships, which makes communicating in professional practice such as nursing vital. Conversations between nurses and patients are crucial to their overall safety, they can prevent medical mistakes, aid in...
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In this essay, I will demonstrate my understanding of the anatomical organization and functions of the skeletal system, including the main bone types connective tissues, joints, and protective structures. I will also explain the biomechanics of levers when muscular forces are transmitted by the skeletal system, bone development and repair, and the effects of the disease and age on locomotion....
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Most people will say that the United States focuses more on healthy eating today, but that does not mean that our eating habits are better than they were years ago. They have actually become worse due to an increase in the production of processed and refined foods that are low in nutrients and high in fat and sugar. The most...
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Managing a healthy diet means you’re indulging in a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, good fats, and starches, which play two very crucial roles: providing you with the energy you need to stay active all day, as well as providing you with the nutrients you need for healthy development and growth, no matter what age you are. It...
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An individual's socioeconomic status, whether evaluated by income, level of education, or occupational status, has been linked to various health issues. It has been proven as one of the significant factors that determine one's perception by society and, most notably, their access to opportunities. It is unfortunate that health care, a basic human need that should be available to all,...
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As the world changes every day, so does the establishment of family and the day-to-day routine they participate in. A few of these routines include family meals and homemade cooking. Sadly, the relationship between family and food has changed throughout the years. According to research from a New York Post article titled ‘Here’s How Many Meals the Average American Eats...
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It doesn’t matter where in the world you’re from – you have to eat. Since the beginning of mankind, food was important simply for nourishment and soon went to grow into something much more than just needing it for its value. Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. It is usually of plant or animal...
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“Some beautiful paths can’t be discovered without getting lost” (Erol Ozan). Many people do not know what life will bring or what path they should go until that opportunity arrives. Life is a pretty strange thing; it's beautiful, yet not in every case is simple, it has issues, and the challenge lies in confronting them with mental fortitude. Every one...
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