4 Lifestyle Changes to Control High Blood Pressure High blood pressure or hypertension, as it is commonly referred to, is a symptomless condition that quietly damages blood vessels causing severe damage. It is informally referred to as the silent killer. The condition has no cure, and once diagnosed with high blood pressure, you will have to take medications and make several lifestyle changes to manage the condition and reduce the chances of getting a stroke, kidney disease, or heart disease. It is essential to visit a CoolSculpting specialist to understand your condition better. Here are a few lifestyle changes you can make to manage high blood pressure. Get Moving Regular exercise about half an hour daily can significantly help reducing blood pressure. However, you have to be consistent, or else your blood pressure will rise again. It is essential to set aside thirty minutes every day to exercise. Whether it is a daily jog around the block or hitting the gym, it will help your health. Not only does exercise lower your blood pressure, but it also improves your mood…
Fitness Introduction In recent years, the fitness industry has grown to be massive. For instance, in the year 2013, the sector generated more than $75 billion as revenue(Lembo, 415). Studies have revealed in countries like the United States, and other European countries, about 30% of adults undertake fitness sessions sometimes, while 60 percent perform frequent fitness-related activities (Thompson, 10). The term “fitness” can take a double trajectory. On the one side, it can be recognized as an activity in the world of sport. On the other hand, fitness may be viewed as a sport that can be embraced by individuals in pursuit of leisure, or otherwise to enhance the general wellbeing (Lembo, 415). The Cambridge dictionary defines fitness as the state of “physically strong and healthy” (“Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary,” n.p). The terms fitness, exercise, training, and physical activity are intertwined and often confused or used in place of the other. Over the years, there have been advancements in economic status and demographics of the human population, which in turn has provoked the diversification of the meaning and…
Digital Marketing Strategies YouTube is a media platform that plays an essential role in video marketing, and it is used to build the business traffic, expand the social reach, and also brand awareness through video marketing. The platform has 87 million monthly traffic attracting 25 million per 17 seconds. Facebook is also an important platform that Al-Mawared should consider because it has over 21 million users, which is 65% of the total population. Facebook plays an important role in growing brand awareness and traffic. It also ensures that the organization existing customers get engaged. Whatsapp is also the most used platform by citizens, and it is also appropriate for Al-Mawared that reaches 22.9 million users that is 71% of the total population. The platform works well as a marketing tool because it promotes direct communication on a one-to-one basis to the customers where images, text, and audio files can be shared. Al-Mawared Company should consider Snapchat as the best digital marketing platform. Reports indicate that using Snapchat for advertisement reaches over 16 million people, which is 60% of the total…
Childhood Development Compare and contrast physical growth in early and middle childhood? In early childhood (2-6 years), children undergo developments in brain, motor and health. There is growth in height and weight at this stage. Also, children develop both fine and gross motor skills, such as writing or drawing. They also become healthier with a bit more medical complications. In middle childhood (7-11 years), physical changes in children make them more athletic. Bones and muscles become broader; girls are smaller than boys are. Brain and nervous system continue to develop at this stage. There is a refinement in motor skills in middle childhood. Children begin to love jumping, leaping, climbing or catching and can play games like baseball, karate or gymnastics. Besides, there is less frequency of early childhood diseases as children become even healthier. However, they are at risk of other complications such as child obesity and ADHD. Self-reflection: What are your views on why ADHD diagnoses and rates of childhood obesity have increased? What are the solutions? ADHD is a risk factor for child obesity. The level of…
Developmental Coordination Disorder Abstract Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a “neurodevelopmental” condition that is marked by the inability to develop motor coordination. These uncoordinated movements on children with DCD may lead to difficulties in performance in academic settings and daily life activities. Despite the high pervasiveness of this condition and the consequences linked with it, the causes of DCD are not yet adequately known. This review provides a general overview of DCD and intervention approaches on how to deal with the condition. In conclusion, Developmental Coordination Disorder is a condition that has clear diagnostic criteria and needs intervention to enhance functional and motor skills that can improve the associated difficulties and also physical and mental health outcomes of this condition. Concept of Developmental Coordination Disorder Developmental Coordination Disorder is a term that is used to elucidate children who show considerable difficulty in movement coordination such as those required to catch balls, get dressed, or complete handwriting tasks (“Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) – Kid Sense Child Development”, 2020). As a result, the children get difficulties in performing in their everyday…
What is the average cost of mold remediation? The cost of mold remediation varies significantly depending on certain factors. The forces of demand and supply also come into play when costing mold remediation exercises. Service providers also set costs depending on the quality and scope of work. The average cost of conducting mold remediation per home is around $2,500. Of course, that figure is related to small houses. So, larger homes may go up to ten times more. That amount is no mean feat, so it is critical to get home insurance that includes protection from molds. Now, let’s look at the factors that affect the costing of mold remediation: Materials infested The level of infestation determines the cost of mold remediation. For example, if the extent of damage is unrestorable, more labor will be used to remove the infected materials. Consequently, more labor means a surge in overall. Porous materials involve more work. The procedure involved in remediating them is also too technical, taking up more working hours. That translates to the final cost too.…
WORD SUMMARY FOR THE FIVE DAYS ACTIVITIES Day 1 summary In the time management log exercise, I did a five-day record of my activities covering Monday to Friday. On Monday, my day started at five-thirty after my alarm went off. However, before getting off the bed, I had a few minutes to make a mental note of my day and its activities. I remembered a notice about my department’s meeting at ten am and also another planned meeting with one of our partners in the afternoon. I prepared breakfast and got ready for work. We then had a family breakfast. I left for work as my husband ensured the kids got ready for school. At work, I did my job well, with no distractions, and went over my presentation in the departmental meeting at ten. The meeting was successful. After the meeting, I received an email response from my supervisor approving my request to leave early on Friday for a school advisory board meeting. Shortly before lunch, I had little disruption, but I was not that affected. I had lunch…
Digital footprint and Data custody – It’s like love and marriage .. they go together like a horse and a carriage Are you a regular internet user? Do you know that everything you do online leaves a trail? Well, if you do not, prepare to have your socks knocked off your feet. Every time you post on social media, send emails or browse products on Amazon, you add another piece of information to your ever-growing string of breadcrumbs on the Web. Collectively, this data can say everything about you – it is your digital footprint. In addition to basic information like your name, address and phone number, data about your family and friends, preferred restaurant and vacation spots, shopping trends, and past professional and personal experiences are all available online in one form or the other. The more you use the internet, the larger your digital footprint. Digital footprints are an invaluable asset for companies today. Marketers can target content at specific consumers, advertisers can track your movement across multiple websites, and an employer can look into your…
Digital Information Technology and Empowering Patients A few months ago, I decided to start eating healthy. As such, I usually use the internet and related technologies to connect with other healthy-eating enthusiasts and dieticians, among other entities. Over the recent past, digital information technology has triggered a revolution in every realm of society, such as marketing, shopping, education, transport, and politics, among others. The health care sector has not been left out in the ongoing revolution. This paper posits that digital information technology is an integral part of patient empowerment, and it operates through platforms, such as mobile apps and e-health portals. Several definitions of patient empowerment exist. For instance, Akeel and Mundy (2019) argue that the purpose of patient empowerment is to ensure that clients are responsible and involved in their treatment. As such, this definition focuses on individuals taking responsibility and being involved in the process through which their health conditions are being handled. On the other hand, Rexhepi, Åhlfeldt, Cajander, and Huvila (2018) say that patient empowerment focuses on three dimensions which are “Patient knowledge, patient control,…
Wal-Wart Data Analysis Introduction Generally, data analyzing is the process of gathering, researching, cleansing, modifying, and improving data with the motive of getting crucial information, informing conclusions, and upholding the making of decisions. It enables the extraction and retrieval of essential information that can be relevant in making a decision for a particular line of production or management in the company. Data analysis for big companies or firms may be done through various methods, such as the quantitative method of research method. Every technique of analyzing data involves some distinct methods like the use of interviews, observations, collecting, and organizing of data. Data analysis is a five-step process(McCue, 2015). An expert in data analysis must be able to adhere to the different steps of data analysis; he should be able to define his questions thoroughly, set vivid measurement priorities, collect data, analyze data and finally interpret the results. For that case, the Wal-mart firm executive team has mandated me with the task of collecting and analyzing the essential data points that will help the firm in making the decision to…