Benefit of biking 1. reduces the cholesterol levels in the blood 2. increases the high density lipo-protein/cholesterol ratio in the blood as well 3. reduces the chances of strokes and heart attacks caused by clotting 4. reduces the chances of illnesses caused by high blood pressure 5. reduces high blood pressure 6. helps reduce the chances of diabetes 7. offers more energy 8. better sleep 9. strengthens bones 10. reduces the risk of cancer 11. lowers resting
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Asthma is one of the highest common disorders of children. It is also one of the leading causes of children missing school. According to (Marotz, 2015, p. 90) over seven million children are affected by this disease. In this report, it will define asthma, signs, systems and triggers. It will also offer different ways to manage the disease. Asthma is a chronic disorder of the airways that results from a complex interaction among genetic factors (e.g., predisposition to allergy), environmental factors
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Accreditation, quality of healthcare, and organizational compliance Darnell James HCA 410 Professor Storlie September 13, 2010 Accreditation, Quality of Healthcare, and Organizational compliance During his campaign, President Obama argued for health care reform by saying that health care is a right. In the outcome of healthcare reform, Americans ask the question; how can we pay for healthcare
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Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, otherwise known as COPD, is a condition that limits airflow due to an inflammatory response of the lungs and airways to noxious particles or gases (Pirina et al). COPD is a broad disease that includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis, types of bronchiectasis, and asthma. This disease effects the smaller airways in the body, rather than the larger ones. COPD continues to grow and effect more and more people, and it is one of the most common causes of death in the world. The stethoscope
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of lung cancer include an incessant cough, chest pain that worsens with deep breathing, hoarseness, weight loss and loss of appetite, coughing up blood or rust-coloured sputum, shortness of breath, feeling weak, and persistent infections such as bronchitis and
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Causes and Effects of Smoking Smoking is considered as one of the most dangerous habits of an individual, especially for women and children eventually leading to several complications and causing grave health problems. There are numerous harmful as well as dangerous effects related with smoking. Carbon monoxide and nicotine in cigarette smoking has been related with several adverse impacts on lungs and heart. For example, in pregnant women it can eventually result in grave outcomes including; low
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passive smoking, children are strongly affected and can become seriously ill. It was estimated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) that between 150,000 and 300,000 children under the age of eighteen months got pneumonia or bronchitis because of secondhand smoke (USEPA 33).
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INTRODUCTION - Every day, the average person inhales about 20,000 liters of air. Every time we breathe, we risk inhaling dangerous chemicals that have found their way into the air. Air pollution includes all contaminants found in the atmosphere. These dangerous substances can be either in the form of gases or particles. Air pollution can be found both outdoors and indoors. Pollutants can be trapped inside buildings, causing indoor pollution that lasts for a long time. The sources of air pollution
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damage to the lungs. Although e-cigarettes do not have the toxic chemical reaction that occurs when tobacco and fillers are burned, a puff on an e-cigarette is still toxic. The substances found in e-cigarettes can lead to, or aggravate, asthma, bronchitis, and
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Assignment 6: Final Essay Laquette Dunn Dr. Shimelis Frew ENG 090 (Writing Fundamentals) December 12, 2012 What happens after a child is abused? Child abuse is defined as any form of physical, sexual, or emotional mistreatment or neglect of children and therefore resulting in a child suffering from various detrimental effects. Child abuse includes four major categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. Physical abuse is the most easily detected form of abuse and
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