Behaviours that increase an individual’s chance of developing cancer The lifestyle of human beings contributes significantly to their chances of developing cancer. Modifying lifestyles is, therefore, one of the significant steps to cancer prevention. The human diet increases the chances of developing cancer. High fat intake leads to the development of breast cancer (Kaur, Trujillo & Seifried, 2017). For postmenopausal women, for example, saturated fat intake contributes to the risk of breast cancer. This type of cancer occurs mostly in women with no history of hormone therapy application. Smoking increases the risk of developing lung cancer. The types of cancers associated with smoking include mouth cancer, pharynx, liver, pancreas, and cancer of the oesophagus. The chemicals in cigarettes not only weaken the body’s immunity but also change the cell’s DNA, increasing the chances of cancer development. Intense sun radiation also increases the chances of developing cancer. Too much ultraviolet radiation from the sun damages the DNA in skin cells which makes cells to grow uncontrollably, leading to skin cancer. Preventative behaviours that can decrease an individual’s chance of developing cancer…

The 17 Benefits of Walking & Climbing Stairs for Seniors As people age, their muscles start to decline, and as one gets into the late 60s, engaging in physical activities becomes strenuous unless you have been maintaining a regular training schedule through the years. Older people may find starting exercises late in life to be challenging and near impossible. Even those who have robust physical health may struggle to meet the regular 30 minutes of physical activity recommended for a healthy lifestyle. The discipline required to hit the gym at least three times a week, and the learning curve in most of these exercises means most seniors have to find other means more friendly to their needs and limitations. Fortunately, such an option is not far out of reach. You have two scientifically proven options you can use to achieve the benefits of physical activities. Walking and climbing stairs are your two options for reaping the benefits of physical exercises. The best part is that you can use both together, integrating them into your day to day schedule. You also…

 The primary goals of the social work profession The primary goals of the social work profession are to aid human beings to meet their needs as well as promoting the general well being of human beings. Primarily, the social worker professionals focus on the vulnerable, poor and people suffering from oppression. The social workers play a vital role in promoting the holistic well being of people in society. The day to day activities of the social workers is guided by specific values and ethics, which in turn influence their code of conduct.  The social workers’ actions are guided by six dominant values that influence how they conduct themselves as professional social workers. Service The primary goal of social workers is to aid people in need. Therefore, the value of service requires social workers to utilize their knowledge, skills, and values to assist people in need of help as well as to aid people in solving social problems.  During the school holidays, I have learnt to support the elderly and vulnerable, including children in the society. I have learnt to volunteer…

Do Public Landfills in Sydney Exist? Waste management has always been something many countries have tried to implement. That is why Australia, specifically Sydney is several waste disposal methods. One method that tends to stand out is the use of landfills. Although landfills are not new, people are always inquisitive it. That is why we are going to talk deeply on this matter and address ads many queries as possible. Purpose of Landfills So many people ask what the purpose of a landfill is. Well, before you understand what role a landfill plays you need to know what is. This now brings up the question what is a landfill? A landfill is a site specifically used for the disposal of various waste materials. It is one for the oldest and most common forms of waste disposable that can be traced to the 1940s. I the past waste was just thrown there and left to accumulate in piles. Nowadays nations have taken a step further. These countries are now using landfills for other purposes. Now let us tackle your first question…

Eating Disorders Introduction Opioid denotes a category of drugs, including illegal substances, for instance, heroin, synthetic opioids like pain relievers, and fentanyl. Pain killers and fentanyl are available legally in chemists and are also available through doctors’ prescriptions.  In Tennessee alone, there were 1269 overdose fatalities in 2017, and this indicated 19.3 deaths due to overdose per 100,000 individuals. This rate is far much higher than the national rate of 14.6 deaths per 100,000 people. Specifically, the class of opioids that resulted in numerous mortalities was synthetic opioids, for instance, fentanyl. Fentanyl related deaths had a sharp death increase of 77 deaths recorded in 2012 to 590 deaths recorded in 2017. Heroin deaths also increased from 50 to 311 deaths in the same time frame. Opioid addiction also has a relation with eating disorder (ED) instances. This paper, therefore, examines the connection and cause of eating disorders under opioid addiction. Definition of the topic             In light of Berg et al. (2012), eating disorder is more than food alone. These even include complex mental health circumstances that usually need the…

Social, Economic, Ethical and Political Challenges in Climate Crisis Introduction Climate crisis describes climate change and global warming, the consequences they impact on the world. It’s a terminology used to define the impending threat that global warming poses to earth, and also to create a sense of urgency in developing an effective mitigation plan for climate change. Climate change is defined as an alteration in either regional or global weather patterns. This is mostly change that occurred during the mid to late part of the 20th century and has largely influenced the increase in carbon dioxide from the usage of fossil fuels. Global warming is described as the rise of greenhouse gases that have led to the increase of the earth’s temperature in the atmosphere (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2013). Climate change is seen to negatively affect the outcome of life today as a result of global warming. The increase in greenhouse gases has brought about a rise in temperature that has changed the typical structure of the ecosystem. (Hanjra&Qureshi, 2010). The world’s population growth has led to a…

WOMEN’S LANGUAGE FEATURES USED BY LARA JEAN IN THE MOVIE TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE (2018)   THESIS     INTRODUCTION Background of Study talking about gender between men and women, there are many things that can be discussed about them, especially the relationship between language and gender. It is interesting to study and analyze the relationship between language and gender. Lakoff (1975) states that there are many things that underlie the emergence of language differences between men and women. Lakoff (1975) states that men’s language is described as more assertive, mature, and men like to speak openly with the right vocabulary. On the other hand, the language used by women is not assertive, not overtly (using figurative words), and is careful when expressing something, often using more refined and polite words or through multiple meanings. Moreover, according to Lakoff (1975), if a woman feels uncertain about a problem, she will question herself and have no confidence in herself. Therefore, many issues that arise end with question marks (Lakoff, 2004 ; Kuntjara, 2004: p. 3-4). The study of…

Voter suppression impacts Voter suppression is the procedure employed to impact election results by restricting particular groups from participating in voting (Norris, Garnett, et al., 2015). Voter suppression in the US relates to the allegations concerning distinct illegal and legal efforts practiced to restrict eligible voters from exercising their rights. This paper entails giving a legal issue statement in the US. Legal issue statement Are voting rights under suppression in the US as states enact voter suppression laws? These laws result in big issues for eligible voters by causing them to struggle to participate in the most primary social responsibility in the constitution. From 2008, states in the US have enacted measures to restrict the minority groups to practice their voting responsibility. Voting Rights Act of 1965 In this paper, I will use the 1965 voting rights act that is enacted in the Federal Legislation to prohibit voter suppression in voting.     Resolutions of voting rights act in the United States The voting rights act was resolute to remove the discriminative voting laws in the United States. In the…

Biology discussion boards Discussion #1 I am indeed healthy. My circulatory system, which comprises of the heart, the lungs and the blood vessels, works properly. I usually have the right heartbeats, the average blood pressure among others. To maintain the same, I will continue doing physical exercises that are meant to burn any excess calories and fats as well as boost the heart to pump blood through the body. Discussion #2 Cardiovascular diseases are caused by a complex of factors. These include diet, exercises, and genes inherited from parents. Therefore, Tanya may have a heart problem. Cold sweat and shortness of breath are symptoms of a heart attack. What is unusual, however, is that she does exercise and is always in a good diet. Discussion #3 Tanya’s case of extreme thirst and urinating many times is incontinence. She thought that having the urge to urinate could be caused by aging because as one ages, it becomes hard to hold urine in the bladder. Causes of diabetes insipidus include brain damage or tumor destroying the hypothalamus which controls the release of…

What Next for Digital Millennials: Millennials and Health Digital Millennial is a derivative of two words; Digital and Millennial. A Millennial is a generation of teenagers born in the ’80s and ’90s with an age group of between 22 years and 37 years. They are the children of the Baby Boomers. (Foot and Stoffman, 1998, p.1).This generation can also be referred to as Generation Y. The digital measure refers to the ability of this generation to operate modern technological gadgets with ease with their daily lives and livelihood surrounded and depended on advanced technology. The Digital Millennials is a generation that has been raised with the comfort of internet and mobile devices as well as modern digital technologies, making them highly confident and fluent on the same. With the knowledge in internet and modern technologies, a price has to be paid, with most of this generation focusing on the luxurious entity in both investments and a day to day survival routine. We have seen a new era of youngster self-made billionaires all over the globe. Nowadays, age is not a…