The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health The impact of climate and weather on human health are varied and significant. Exposure to health risks linked to changes in climate affect different communities and several people in varying degrees. The effect of climate change is often assessed individually. However, exposure to various threats related to climate change happens simultaneously, leading to cascading or compounding health impacts. Cyberspace is one of the areas that provide a lot of information regarding climate change and its effect on human health. One cyberspace platform that gives an in-depth assessment of the impact of climate change on human health is EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), a U.S. based organization (“EPA”). Even though people have presented different views regarding the reality of climate change, the literature obtained from EPA website offers several pieces of evidence to support the reality of climate change and its impact on human health but lacks ethical standards after the introduction of Trump’s America’s First Energy Plan. EPA presents that with changes in climate, the duration, severity, location, and frequency of climate and…
Choosing Partners for Collaboration Introduction Organizations choosing partners for collaboration in projects often look for strategically compatible individuals or organizations with the necessary resources to complete the project successfully. Strategic innovations in the modern organizational setting require access to external resources that make collaboration an indispensable part of the development lifecycle (Deken, Berends, Gemser, & Lauche, 2018). Organizations often look for the best strategic fit for collaboration based on the resources and strategic plans required by the technology. Organizations with ‘complementary resources’ are often the most compatible collaboration partners, although other external factors may lead to a breakdown in the collaboration effort. This paper discusses the best strategies for choosing a collaboration partner in the information technology sector. It will examine how these strategies have worked in favor of the innovations by 23andme and its affiliates. 23andme 23andme is an organization that provides health and wellness solutions to individuals based on their DNA (23andme). The organization conducts cutting-edge research into the human genome, identifies historical and environmental factors that affect the genes, and provides personalized wellness solutions to customers. The company’s mission…
Thyroid Disease Related To Medication Adherence Briesacher, B. A., Andrade, S. E., Fouayzi, H., & Chan, K. A. (2009). Medication adherence and the use of generic drug therapies. The American journal of managed care, 15(7), 450. The above publication focuses on the case of medication adherence as well as the use of generic drug therapies among patients and drug suppliers. Concerning thyroid diseases, the research paper has focused on patient adherence to the prescribed medications for the underlying conditions. The approach used in measuring the adherence was the medical possession ratio i.e., MPR, where patients found to have the prescribed drugs were observed to have a higher adherence as compared to those with a lower MPR. The research activity identifies an improved adherence to generic medication in every 2in five studies. The information contained herein is, therefore, resourceful and could be used for alternative research activities. Tarn, D. M., Mattimore, T. J., Bell, D. S., Kravitz, R. L., & Wenger, N. S. (2012). Provider views about responsibility for medication adherence and content of physician–older patient discussions. Journal of the American…
Prevagen Takes Home The ‘Best of Supplements’ Award by Better Nutrition Quincy Biosciences is one of the most prosperous biotech companies in developing technologies and finding solutions to combat the effects of aging on the brain. Its flagship product, Prevagen, is a supplement that helps promote excellent mental health in old age. Today this supplement is taken all over the United States as its available in more than 53,000 retail locations. Among these locations are grocery stores like Kroger, chain pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens, superstores like Walmart, and many other small-scale retailers. Today, this mental health supplement has a cult-like following thanks to its benefits. Besides this, the increasing number of people who are adopting healthy lifestyles has pushed up the demand for this supplement. A large number of elderly consumers have reported better memory and cognitive functionality after a short period of usage. The best of the mental health supplements As the year comes to an end, Better Nutrition Magazine just announced, Prevagen as the winner of the ‘Best of Supplements” Award in the…
childhood obesity Introduction There have been rapid nutritional changes in the world that are characterized by the increased persistent of dietary deficiencies. The deficiencies are evidenced by the high prevalence of anemia and other diseases that are related to a lack of zinc or iron (Sahoo et al., 2015). Equally, there is a progressive increase in the incidence of chronic diseases that are related to nutrition. These diseases include diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and some types of cancer (Sahoo et al., 2015). Obesity has become an epidemic in developed countries. The highest epidemiological levels of childhood obesity have been in developed countries; nevertheless, its incidence is also increasing in developing countries. The inherent hormonal differences make females more vulnerable to obesity compared to males (Cuda &Censani, 2018). There has been a drastic increase in the number of children suffering from obesity in the last four decades (Cuda & Censani, 2018). Thus, childhood obesity has become a severe health problem in the 21st century (Williams & Greene, 2018). It is steadily affecting the lives of children in low and middle-income countries.…
Effects of 8-Week Karate Training on Body Composition and Physical Performance on Adults Abstract This individual study seeks to identify the particular impact of 8 weeks of Karate training on the body composition of adults in Karate training and their consequent physical performance. For the study, a total of fifteen participants took place in which nine were males, and six were females. For the study, researchers tested the participants’ body composition, bone mineral density, anaerobic capacity, as well as the participants’ physical wellness. Statistical analysis of the tests indicated that there existed a substantial increment in the bone mineral density of the participants and a considerable decrease in the fat tissue and body fat of the same group after weeks of rigorous Karate training. However, amongst the male population, anaerobic capacity and peak power increased considerably when compared to the female participants. Consecutively, the study suggested that eight weeks of Karate training has a considerable positive impact on the body composition and related physical fitness of the participants. Introduction The average American adult typically adds 0.5-1kg annually. This…
Drug Addiction and Abuse HISTORY Drug addiction and abuse go back several thousands of years ago. Some of the earliest records of drug abuse go back to the times when wine was in use in Egypt. The medicinal use of marijuana can be traced back to 2737 back in china while the use of the narcotic can be traced to 4000 BC. However, the active substances of drugs known today were not extracted until the beginning of the 19th-century ad. Later newly discovered materials, including morphine, cocaine was no controlled and would be freely prescribed by the physicians for various illnesses. The drugs would be available as patented medicine and would be distributed in the drug stores nada via mail. At a particular point in time, morphine became readily available for the veterans returning from wars. The soldier would return with full injection kits containing hypodermic needles and morphine. At the beginning of 1900, opium dens expanded with estimates indicating the presence of more than 25,000 addicts in the US. The issue of addiction was not instantly discovered, but the…
Health Campaign A health campaign is an important foundation of public health and individual wellbeing. It facilitates communication and widespread awareness among the people. It is also essential in ensuring a good quality of life by promoting good health and advocating for the implementation of disease prevention strategies (Hutchinson & Wheeler, 2006). There is, therefore, a need to utilize evaluation and research techniques to have ensured quality health campaigns most cost-effectively. In developing an evaluation plan for a health campaign, one must ensure that the goals of the program are stated clearly in the plan. For instance, the main objectives of health campaigns are to educate and change the behaviours of people. Besides, an evaluation plan must establish the intended audience because efforts have to be directed to a particular group of people and not to an entire population to ensure that the program is effective (Noar, 2007). Also, assessing one’s budget and resources is important to ensure the availability of enough funds. Another issue that is crucial in developing an evaluation plan for a health campaign is determining the…
Understanding and Managing People Workplace violence is a threat or violent physical action, intimidation, or any other disruptive and threatening behavior which occurs in the work environment. It may involve verbal abuse, threats, homicide, or even physical assault. It affects customers, workers, or visitors at the workplace. Currently, the act of injuring or causing violence at the workplace is the third leading cause of injuries at the workplace in America (Zhang et al., 2017). According to CFOI (Bureau of Labor Statistics Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries), among over 5,000 fatal workplace injuries, over 450 of these were caused intentionally (Gillespie et al., 2015). Nevertheless, violence in the working environment is a significant concern for workers and employers in the whole country. The paper will discuss “Workplace Violence against Health Care Workers in the United States,” by Phillips (2016) and the related policy. According to Phillips (2016), many health care employees have reported having been casualties of violence at the workplace every year. Worse, some cases do not get reported. Phillips (2016) mentions that there are elements that seem to increase…
Reflection – The Gift of Therapy I denote finding The Gift of Therapy by Irvin Yalom as a vital reading in this course. Mainly, it profoundly enhanced my awareness of the best mechanisms to use in articulating clinical psychology to foster the long-term well-being of both the psychologist and their patients. One critical point that I will take away from the book was the recommendation by the author for therapists to “give themselves time between patients” (Irvin, 2009). I concurred with the author that the endeavor is fundamental in helping a therapist to allocate ample time in treating a patient before they move onto the next client. Majorly, I find it essential to enhance value-based care. This situation arises because it permits therapists to allocate an adequate amount of time to address the critical and unique needs of their patients comprehensively to foster healing. In so doing, it enhances the quality of a therapy, which is crucial in empowering both the patient and therapist to attain closure hence move forward with confidence. The second notable point that I will take…