...YOUTH SUICIDE IN INDIA Ravinder Kaur, a professor at IIT Delhi in her case study observed that according to WHO, India has one of the highest Suicides rates worldwide, with about 40% people who commit suicides being under the age of 30.the focus has been on farmer Suicides as these have political resonance and their causes can often be traced to economic crises and government policies. The death of a farmer is often the death of a breadwinner impacting immediately the livelihood of his or her dependants. Though youth Suicides outnumber farmers farmer Suicides, little attention has been paid to the risk factors and the causes of Suicides in the demographic. Attention to student Suicides is paid only around Board exams, when stress levels across the Indian urban middle class are high or when a student at an IIT,IIM or the AIIMS, commit Suicides .Institutions conduct internal inquiries and come up with the usual factors of stress, inability to perform, parental pressure or issues of failed personal relationships. Some observes have noted that many Dalit students have committed suicide in elite institution, pointing a finger at stress experienced due to caste discrimination. Others point to fear of failure and dismissal once admission has been, individual psychology plays a role in every case. The recent Suicides in elite institution like IITs and raise several questions. Due to the high-profile...
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...What is Lung Cancer? Lung cancer is cancer that usually starts in the lining of the bronchi (the main airways of the lungs), but can also begin in other areas of the respiratory system, including the trachea, bronchioles, or alveoli. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. Lung cancers are believed to develop over a period of many years. Nearly all lung cancers are carcinomas, a cancer that begins in the lining or covering tissues of an organ. The tumor cells of each type of lung cancer grow and spread differently, and each type requires different treatment. “About 85 percent to 90 percent of lung cancers belong to the group called non-small cell lung cancer” (University Hospitals, 2011). Lung cancers are generally divided into two types: Non-small cell lung cancer is much more common than small cell lung cancer; Small cell lung cancer, sometimes called oat cell cancer because the cancer cells may look like oats when viewed under a microscope, grows rapidly and quickly spreads to other organs. It is important to find out what kind of lung cancer a person has. The different types of carcinomas, involving different regions of the lung, may cause different symptoms and are treated differently. Lung cancer usually does not cause symptoms when it first develops, but they often become present after the tumor begins growing .Each individual may experience symptoms differently .A cough is the most common symptom of lung cancer. Other symptoms include: constant...
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...Muscle Growth An individual's genetic profile can play a role in defining their natural skills and talents. Muscle growth is one of those things that can be defined by genetics. Genes determine between 20-80% of the variation in traits like oxygen intake, cardiac performance, and muscle fiber composition. More than 150 genes have been linked to different aspects of physical performance. (Yang, MacArthur, & North, 2003) The amount of muscle growth that develops is under the strickt control of myostatin, a protein created by the gene GDF-8, or the MSTN gene. Myostatin determines exactly how large a muscle can become by inhibiting muscle growth and regulating muscle breakdown. This protein is part of the transforming growth factor beta superfamily, which is a group of proteins that help control the growth and development of tissues throughout the body. (MSTN, 2013) Myostatin is found almost exclusively in skeletal muscles, where it is active both before and after birth. Myostatin reduces protein synthesis and activates muscle protein breakdown, contributing to muscle regulation in two distinctly different ways. Studies have shown that when MSTN is overexpressed, muscle cells have reduced protein synthesis and smaller fibers. Research in healthy individuals showed an increase in human MSTN expression when not using the muscles, as seen with inactivity, bedrest, or spaceflight, and conversely, myostatin protein and its role in limiting muscle mass reduced with heavy resistance training...
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...detection, cure or alleviation of diseases. It is a highly important profession in any country as its performance directly affects the health of the general public who acts as a backbone for any economy. Medicine has two aspects: both as an area of knowledge (a science), and as an application of that knowledge (medical professions). This article tends to focus on the latter aspect of medicine along with one of the most crucial individual practice in medicine named as nursing. By definition, nursing implies a profession that renders services necessary for the maintenance and improvement of health by giving attention to the requirements of sick people. It specifically includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, provision of physical and mental care, promoting comfort and serving patients in every possible way to make their life better. What nursing actually is has been a question that has received many different answers with the passage of time. There have been significant changes in the field of nursing, in how nursing is practiced and new developments and innovations that have been witnessed over the past century. The early 1990’s was a very bleak period for the nurses as the profession was ill-defined. Nurses mainly had to work all day long working merely as maids and carrying out duties such as cleaning, scrubbing, dusting and etc. Then came the World War II, a major turning point for the nursing profession. Nurses, for the first time, were at the side of patients...
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...“national consciousness” but was also a factor towards federation in 1901 (Cashman, 2003). Currently, almost 70 per cent of Australians engage in some form of sporting activity every week (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, 2012) and through this our passion towards sport has even extended to an elite level. Within Australia there is a considerably large football culture, where “thousands of Australians descend on football stadiums” to support their respective teams (Australian Government, 2008). Of these codes the most “loyal and dedicated fans” are those devoted to Australian Rules Football (AFL) (Australian Government, 2008) and their devotion also spreads to those who play it. Due to the physical and social benefits that sport has on young Australians, the negative consequences which may arise due to them idolizing sports men and women, are quite often overlooked. In most cases, young boys view sportsmen such as AFL players as role models where these young boys imitate the behavior of the AFL player. A role model can be defined as “a person who serves as an example by influencing others” (American Academy of Adolescent and Child Psychiatry, 2011). However, in most cases, AFL players tend to be individuals that we do not want our children imitating. In terms of observational learning, AFL players are modeling...
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...Human immunodeficiency virus infection / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by infection with human immunodeficiency virus . During the initial infection, a person may experience a brief period of influenza-like illness. This is typically followed by a prolonged period without symptoms. As the illness progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system, making the person much more likely to get infections, including opportunistic infections and tumors that do not usually affect people who have working immune systems. HIV is transmitted primarily via unprotected sexual intercourse, contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding. Prevention of HIV infection, primarily through safe sex and needle-exchange programs, is a key strategy to control the spread of the disease. There is no cure or vaccine; however, antiretroviral treatment can slow the course of the disease and may lead to a near-normal life expectancy. While antiretroviral treatment reduces the risk of death and complications from the disease, these medications are expensive and may be associated with side effects. Genetic research indicates that HIV originated in west-central Africa during the early twentieth century. AIDS was first recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1981 and its cause—HIV infection—was identified in the early part of the decade. Since its...
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...also have an additional psychiatric disorder. Some individuals may tend to alternate between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. Bulimia is also commonly accompanied with fasting over an extended period of time. These dangerous, habit-forming practices occur while the sufferer is trying to keep their weight under a self-imposed threshold. It can lead to potassium loss and health deterioration, with depressive symptoms that are often severe and lead to a high risk of suicide. Bulimia nervosa is nine times more likely to occur in women than men. The majority of those with bulimia nervosa are at normal weight. The majority, about 80 to almost 90 percent of individuals with bulimia are women. However, males do develop the disorder and some studies suggest that the prevalence among males is higher than previously believed. Among women, adolescents are the most at risk. A survey of 496 adolescent girls reported that more than 12 percent experienced some form of eating disorder by the time they were 20. Over the years the size and weight of the average woman has increased with improved nutrition, but there has also been an increased message from the media to be thin. The media projects a thin ideal rather than a healthy ideal, and this can be a cause for women and young girls working toward having a thin body even if it means purging. The term bulimia comes from Greek βουλιμία boulīmia, "ravenous hunger", a compound of βοῦς bous, "ox" and λιμός, līmos, "hunger"; literally, bulimia nervosa...
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...Types of exercise Physical exercises are generally grouped into three types,[7] depending on the overall effect they have on the human body: Flexibility exercises, such as stretching, improve the range of motion of muscles and joints.[8] Aerobic exercises, such as cycling, swimming, walking, skipping rope, rowing, running, hiking or playing tennis, focus on increasing cardiovascular endurance.[9] Anaerobic exercises, such as weight training, functional training, eccentric training or sprinting and high-intensity interval training, increase short-term muscle strength.[10] Categories of physical exercise Strength training Agility training Eccentric training Resistance training Interval training Continuous training Sometimes the terms 'dynamic' and 'static' are used. 'Dynamic' exercises such as steady running, tend to produce a lowering of the diastolic blood pressure during exercise, due to the improved blood flow. Conversely, static exercise (such as weight-lifting) can cause the systolic pressure to rise significantly (during the exercise). Categories Physical exercise is used to improve physical skills. Physical skills fall into the following general categories: Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.[11] Metabolic equivalent of task The Compendium of Physical Activities was developed for use in epidemiologic studies to standardize the assignment...
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...MANAGING TECHNOLOGY 1 Managing Technology Research Paper JMM March 30 2010 95-250 MANAGING TECHNOLOGY 2 Technology has profound effects on almost every modern facet of today’s world. Understanding and working with technology is fundamental to any person striving to be an elite competitor in their respective field. Whether the person is an athlete, a teacher, a trades worker, or a businessman a thorough knowledge and utilization of the available tech related to that field is needed to be an industry leader. This may not seem like an overly difficult task, but the fact of the matter is that technology is constantly changing and advancing, at a speed that is increasing exponentially. These advancements bring about changes in the field itself that are generally positive in the sense that tasks become easier allow for more time efficiency, but it is nearly impossible to keep up. Sport management is a field that has evolved to become fairly dependent on technology. In order to gain a better understanding on what it takes to become a successful sport manager we can study the technology involved in the field by answering the question of how exactly has the rapid advancement in technology changed the world of sport management and the way sport managers operate. One of, if not the most fundamental aspect of any business or organisation is communication. Whether it be communication between co-workers, other organisations, or customers, effective communication is vital to...
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...“Behaviorists explain maladaptive behaviour in terms of the learning principles that sustain and maintain it. Discuss this statement and show how a behaviourist’s approach to therapy is in stark contrast to a psychoanalytic one”. I will begin my essay by describing the development of behaviourism. This will show how its roots are completely different from those of psychoanalysis. It will also reveal something of the methodology of behaviourism and the principles behind it. This will provide the ground for developing a fuller description of maladaptive behaviour and those elements that 'maintain and sustain' it. I will conclude by contrasting the positions of the Behaviourist and the Analytical Psychologist underlining the ethical issues involved. The first striking contrast between psychoanalysis and behaviourism lies in the fact that the former was developed in Europe in order to meet the therapeutic needs of patients while the latter grew out of the Progressive Movement (P.M.1880-1920) in the United States. This movement arose from three main sources: 1.The industrial revolution. 2. Scientific Rationalism. 3. Liberal political philosophy. The P.M. wanted scientific thinking that had created a new society so swiftly, to be brought to bear on every aspect of life. 'Progressives transformed, professionalized and made "scientific" the social sciences, especially history, economics, and political science’. (Wikipedia) According to the P.M. The...
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...year, according to reports filed by the schools. http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/25/mass-schools-report-head-injuries-among-athletes-compliance-with-concussion-law-rises/njPFK6a92knIhcvY9UGxdN/story.html Refueling Product A new product can allegedly help athletes refuel during competition by providing precise carb and electrolyte recommendations based on a quick analysis of their sweat. http://www.prweb.com/releases/FuelstripMMA/UFCBellator/prweb11284260.htm Vegan Praise Several top athletes credit veganism with playing a key role in their success. http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/elite-athletes-reveal-the-vegan-diet-secret-behind-their-success/story-fneuzkvr-1226768537898 Baseline Challenges Three new studies of baseline testing highlight the difficult of accurately assessing an athlete’s true baseline ability. http://www.momsteam.com/studies-show-pitfalls-in-baseline-neurocognitive-testing Milk Lawsuit A judge has provisionally approved a $5.3 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against Muscle Milk that alleges the company falsely markets its products as “healthy.” http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Manufacturers/Judge-gives-provisional-thumbs-up-to-5.3m-settlement-over-healthy-claims-on-Muscle-Milk Cognitive Recovery Young athletes suffering...
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...TENNIS RECOVERY A Comprehensive Review of the Research Editors: Mark S. Kovacs, PhD Todd S. Ellenbecker, DPT W. Ben Kibler, MD A United States Tennis Association Sport Science Committee Project Tennis Recovery: A Comprehensive Review of the Research Copyright © 2010 United States Tennis Association Inc. ISBN 978-0-692-00528-6 Editors: Mark S. Kovacs, Todd S. Ellenbecker, W. Ben Kibler TENNIS RECOVERY A Comprehensive Review of the Research A United States Tennis Association Sport Science Committee Project Editors: Mark S. Kovacs, PhD Todd S. Ellenbecker, DPT W. Ben Kibler, MD Introduction In the last two decades, physical training and competitive opportunities have increased dramatically in junior, collegiate and professional tennis. This arose due to a multitude of factors, but much of it has stemmed from an increase in knowledge and understanding of scientifically based training programs focused on improving performance. As this focus on performance has increased, the area of recovery has received relatively limited focus. Recovery is a multi-faceted paradigm focusing on recovery from training—session to session, day to day and week to week. Recovery is also vitally important during training as well as in competition between matches and between days during multi-day tournaments. As more information is needed in the area of tennis specific recovery, the Sport Science Committee of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) sponsored an extensive evidence-based...
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...|Ethics Case Studies—Learning Application of the 2009 ADA/CDR Code of |[pic] | |Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics | | |Case Study #1: A registered dietitian (RD) is newly employed as part of a treatment team in an ambulatory care setting. After several | |counseling sessions, one of the clients he is counseling for obesity discloses that she is being physically abused by her spouse and is | |experiencing depression. The RD continues to have the client come in for nutrition counseling sessions in an attempt to better understand | |the relationships among her current domestic situation, psychological state and weight issues. During a treatment team meeting, the RD | |reports on the client and is questioned by one of the team members about why he did not refer the client to the mental health professional. | |What should be done in this situation? | |Questions for Discussion | |Is the situation described an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute? It is an ethical issue. | |What principle(s) of the Code of Ethics does it...
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...that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still over train and feel guilty when they take a day off. The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken the strongest athletes. Rest days are critical to sports performance for a variety of reasons. Some are physiological and some are psychological. Rest is physically necessary so that the muscles can repair, rebuild and strengthen. For recreational athletes, building in rest days can help maintain a better balance between home, work and fitness goals. The main objective of my project of this term is to build up a recovery program for athletes. That is what I am gonna try to study into the basics. Sport is not only about performance, there is a lot of other factors that influence the performance, from the psychological aspect to the physiological condition. The recovery phase and rest is one of the main subject that help to improve athlete s performance. Human is not a machine, we all need rest to restart our body again to reach the performance we want. Rest is not only behind higher performance, recovery periods prevent injuries that are caused by overtraining or a trauma. My project is about recovery program for a specific athlete, and how it can influence his performance. I try to build up a recovery program for him, that is suitable for his possibilities and capacities. I ve chosen Tiago Luz as my client...
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...Peace Domestic Violence Agency HSM 270- Program Summary Yvonne Griffin March 13, 2011 Instructor Ms. Michelle Bishop Overview of the Program Peace Domestic Violence Agency provides several ways to enhance the effectiveness of domesticated situation, which serves victims of domestic violence. Their primary concerned is resulting from a strategic mission statement, consequential approach, which controls the professional intended goals. Primary Concerns: I.) The decreasing of suffering victims II.) Restoring of the victims individuality III.) Though direct care , supporter recovery Consequential Approach- I.) Challenge public beliefs and familiarity’s that continue or pardon violence in the community II.) Lower cause and effect of domestic violence through educational methods (PEACE, 2011 a.). Strategy and Mission Statement The town has seen increase duration within the last five years, especially they rumors of domestic violence youths and domestic situation, and spousal abuse incidents of road rage and child abuse. This project plan is to decrease these problems such as to endorse therapeutic services, and to empower the community of Portland. PEACE’s targeted population entail of youths, women and children of Portland whose lives has been intimidate and affected by domestic violence. PEACE has totally committed to this effort, especially to this group, that is facing distressing feelings and as a result of urgent needs, urgent...
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