Essays on Health Page 254

Our bodies are like computers; we are all uniquely designed to perform specific task and just like computers we get viruses and our bodies begin to malfunction. Sometimes computers, just like people, are born with defects and we make the most of it until it stops working. Sickle cell anemia is one of those “defects”…

Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological disorder that begins in childhood and may continue into adulthood. ADHD is characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity (Willard & Spackman, 2014). Most individuals diagnosed with ADHD struggle in social participation, formal education participation as well as play exploration (AOTA, 2014). In the case of…

Throughout the years of my life, my parents have instilled strict principles that have shaped me into the person I am today. There are many principles that I have been taught to live by, but three of them have really impacted my decision making as a young adult. First, I believe one should always give…

After beginning Lehman College in the fall of 2011 with the goal of obtaining a degree in nursing, I quickly discovered that the economic realities of a college education were not possible for me at that time. I withdrew from school and worked as a paralegal to pay my bills and help pay down my…

After viewing the film “Being Mortal” I was moved deeper than I would’ve imagined. While I very thankfully haven’t had to experience what the families in the film are experiencing with end of life care, my heart still broke with every word of bad news. The thought of having to find the right measure of…

Background Information Summary My clinical patient that I chose ,MS, a 66-year-old Female with Increased swollen extremities and altered mental status. MS had increased medical problems over the last year despite all the new medical problems, she lived alone , and was still Employed. MS has past medical history of Hypertension and a CVA in…

Abstract The world of physical therapy may seem very complex and intricate, which it is, but in this paper, I am hoping to give some clarification and history regarding a beautiful subject. There are many different reasons as to why people want to become a PT or PTA and my reason will be stated and…

Often times in literature, authors will illustrate the use and effects of alcohol to reflect the experiences that they had encountered within their own lives. Alcohol usually creates a distortion of reality and in some cases self-destructive behavior. Although alcohol can be problematic, it is also used in literature for entertainment purposes and makes things…

This documentary gives you an insight of mental health by introducing people from different backgrounds who’s describe their own personal struggles with their mental health. This film was filmed over the time span of five years, the documentary follows each individual that suffers from anxiety and his or her own symptoms ranging from worrying and…

It is my personal opinion that the legal age for drinking should remain 21. While it true that many adolescents have some type of alcoholic beverage before the age of 21, it is only inviting youths to be able to consume alcohol before their young minds are capable of the responsibility of handling the effects…