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Anti-Aging with Herbs & Lifestyle Changes, 2006.
A discussion and review of literature pertaining to natural anti-aging methods and techniques.
4,742 words (approx. 19.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 121.95
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This paper reviews various literary sources that present different methods and tactics that facilitate anti-aging naturally. This paper discusses what can be done in order to bring to light innovative and practical approaches to a strategy of health, happiness and vitality.
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Introduction
Healthy Updates: Reliable Newspaper and Internet Sources
A Wealth of Health-focuses Literature Found in Books
'Age-Proof Your Body: Your Complete Guide to Lifelong Vitality'
'The Handbook of Clinically Tested Herbal Remedies, Volume 1'
'Food - Your Miracle Medicine'
"Water - The Stuff of Life" (Phillip Day)
'Culpeper's Complete Herbal'
'Tyler's Honest Herbal'
'Is Yoga A Back Remedy?'
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"What determines the won or lost category for those cells in our bodies is what we take in our bodies as food; "Their sole source of energy is the food you give them," Carper continues, and the latest and best research available validates the "long-held human wisdom that food does have medicinal powers."
Indeed, since the emergence of human civilizations, people have relied on "forests, fields and gardens" for our medicines, and roughly 75 percent of the people in the world still do rely on the forests, fields and gardens for their sustenance. Carper alludes to the wisdom of James Duke, a botanist and specialist in medicinal plants with the U.S Department of Agriculture, who believes that "if a food has a wide folklore reputation as a remedy for specific diseases," that in itself provides "some proof" of that food's "potential validity" (Carper, 5). "
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2007.
This paper considers the medical and social aspects of Alzheimer's disease.
1,912 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper relates that Alzheimer's disease typically afflicts patients during the later years of their lives and is most commonly associated with a general loss of cognitive function. The paper discusses the prevalence of Alzheimer's and its increasing profile during the 1990s that led scientists to dub it the "disease of the 20th century." The paper illustrates how Alzheimer's can place a terrible burden on a patient's loved ones, who are forced to watch the patient's slow mental decline. The paper also notes that the cost of Alzheimer's to American society is significant. The paper concludes that science will have to commit tremendous intellectual and financial resources to developing a cure for Alzheimer's, as the disease is expected to greatly proliferate over the next several years.
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"A number of things occur in the brain that cause a person to develop Alzheimer's symptoms. Many Alzheimer's patients experience a sharp decrease in the production of acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter, and over-production of the protein B-amyloid, which can cause obstructive neuritic plaques to form (Alzheimer's disease, No date). Alzheimer's patients also may experience brain deterioration related to aging, such as neuron or snynaptic loss, which can impair cognitive and neurological function."
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Age-Related Vision Loss, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of the loss of vision and focuses on ages-related vision loss.
2,210 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 68.95
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In this article the writer discusses the possible causes of age-related vision loss. The writer looks into the matter of possible treatment for such kind of vision loss. Further the writer examines how vision loss may affect the person, physically, emotionally, intellectually and/or psychologically. The writer concludes that the effect of age-related vision loss is highly dependent on how the person accepts the severity of his or her case. For those who can accept it positively, they will then subject themselves for various treatments thereby minimizing the negative impact of vision loss. However, the writer points out that for those who may find it very hard to accept the fact that they are actually having difficulty to see things clearly, they would have the tendency not to seek any help or treatment from the registered medical professionals. This in turn would heighten the negative impact of their vision loss. This paper includes diagrams of statistics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Vision Loss
Impacts of Age-related Vision Loss
Works Cited
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"Vision impairment is defined as the vision that is 20/40 or worse in the better eye even with glasses. In America, more or less 6.5 million people who have reached the age of 55 are suffering from blindness or severe vision loss. Further, it was also found out that one in every six people who reached the age of 65 and one in every three who reached 85 and above years old are having problems with some degree of vision loss. These numbers are continuously rising as the years go by. Indeed, age-related eye diseases are found to be the most common cause of blindness and vision impairment."
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Hearing Loss, 2007.
This paper presents a short proposal about hearing loss and why it often goes untreated.
1,218 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The writer explores what previous studies have indicated about hearing loss and outlines the method that will be used for the purpose of this study. This proposal examines the hearing loss population of the United States and determines why people fail to report or seek treatment for their hearing loss. The paper explains that by understanding this phenomena, steps can be taken to educate the public on the importance of early recognition and treatment of adult hearing loss. The paper researches how many of those who are experiencing hearing loss have failed to seek medical attention or report it and why they failed to do so.
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Introduction
Hypothesis
Plan of Implementation
Literature Review
Methodology
Summary
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"For many years it has been an accepted fact that hearing is a natural part of aging however recent history has shown society that industrialized nations have more widespread incidences of hearing loss than the less industrialized nations have. This has been attributed to the non-natural causes of hearing loss that occurs within industrialized nations. Hearing loss caused by noise and other environmental factors creates a hotbed of hearing loss in an otherwise healthy population in these countries yet it has also been found that the hearing loss often goes untreated for many years(Scherer, 1998)."
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MCI and Alzheimer's Disease, 2007.
This paper discusses the background of mild cognitive impairment and its relationship to Alzheimer's disease.
882 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The paper explains that Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a fairly new term to the medical community. The paper relates that most healthcare professionals use it to describe "people who have some problems with their memory but do not actually have dementia." The paper discusses how studies indicate MCI can predict Alzheimer's. The paper explains that as research progresses, a new understanding of Alzheimer's disease and its predictors could hopefully allow treatment and longevity for victims of this disease. The paper relates that for those continuing to suffer from the disease, new designs in assisted living and Alzheimer's facilities can facilitate treatment, a better quality of life and increased involvement in eventually discovering a cure for Alzheimer's disease.
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"This condition is not a disease, and not everyone who has it develops Alzheimer's disease. However, many studies indicate MCI can predict Alzheimer's and many individuals diagnosed with MCI do go on to develop Alzheimer's within a few years. The Alzheimer's Society of Great Britain notes, "In studies carried out in memory clinics, 10-15 per cent of people with MCI went on to develop dementia in each year that the research results were followed up" (Editors). In other words, about 50 percent of MCI sufferers developed Alzheimer's within three to five years of their diagnosis (Sherman 1)."
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Resources for Senior Citizens, 2007.
This paper describes how important it is for senior citizens to be active members of society and the resources available to them in the Nashville area.
2,306 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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This paper explores options for senior citizen involvement in the Nashville area. The author cites how important it is for seniors to be active in order to avoid many of the emotional problems faced at this stage of life. These issues, such as depression and suicide, are discussed. The author found the activities in her city, Nashville, to be positive options for elders seeking companionship and the opportunity to be active community members.
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Introduction
This Area
Gaps
Conclusion
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"Recent advances in the field of medicine make it possible to live longer than ever before. While a longer life provides the opportunity for seniors to do things that they put on hold while raising families and working, it can also create a feeling of isolation and loneliness. Depression has been reported to be a common problem among the elderly as well as not eating correctly and other issues that occur when a person removes himself from society. The center for national statistics on suicide reports that the age bracket with the highest suicide rate is the group of 85 plus years old(Suicide http://www.tspn.org/facts.htm). To combat these and other problems associated with aging it is important for an elderly person to remain active. Whether it is through club membership, senior center activities or volunteering their time, the elderly should continue an active lifestyle as long as they are physically and mentally able to do so. "
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Welfare in England, 2007.
A discussion on welfare for the elderly in England.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper begins with a short review of the welfare state in England. The review aims to keep the problem of poverty and aging in the UK in its proper perspective. The paper then reports on the services and support given to the elderly in England.
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"In England, about one in five households are living in poverty, compared with just one in ten households in Sweden and one in 8 in Germany. "Poverty in Britain has remained stubbornly high," Schifferes explains, and because of Britain's "low state pension" there will likely be more poverty among the elderly in the future "if occupational pensions continue to decline." The UK went through an "economic crisis" in the 1970s - and now faces the pressure of terrorist threats - all of which makes it unlikely that welfare benefits to the aged will be increased anytime soon."
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The Aging Population, 2007.
This paper discusses the current concerns of elderly people, including identity theft, health care, affordable utilities and pensions.
1,759 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper examines how the American Association of Retired People (AARP) has made some definite inroads on improving the benefits, rights and privileges for the senior community. The paper highlights the flaws in the White House proposal to scrap traditional Social Security in favor of personal retirement accounts. The paper demonstrates how aging relatives are treated like burdens by many Americans. The paper compares the US and the UK that both have a blossoming elderly population from the baby boomer generation. The paper discusses how, in general, Europe and North America are leaning increasingly toward privatization. The paper explains that implications include a disenfranchised future elderly population and the inability of many citizens to afford health care services.
From the Paper
"Unfortunately, however, the AARP fights an uphill battle to win back benefits, rights and privileges for the senior community and for all Americans. In particular, the AARP draws attention to H.R. 3997, a bill that would severely curtail consumer privacy by allowing only victims of identity theft to take proactive measures. Consumers would continue have restricted access or no access at all to their own information, even though powerful marketing firms have the opportunity to peruse consumers' personal data. All citizens should oppose HR 3997. Seniors, however, may be particularly at risk for identity theft because of the rapid developments in technology."
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Exercise and the Well Elderly, 2006.
This paper describes and evaluates an article by Grove and Spier entitled 'Motivating the Well Elderly to Exercise' from the "Journal of Community Health Nursing", Vol. 16., 1999.
1,160 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper explains that the researchers established that exercise is important for elderly people; however, even after redefining the frequency of exercises from three times a week to two times a week, only six out of the 137 people invited stuck with the program for six months. The author of this paper points out that, while the researchers considered using peer leaders as successful, as soon as peer leadership was part of the program, attendance declined, which suggests that the residents valued having a medical professional visibly leading the program. The paper concludes that, while the researchers accurately reported their program and presented their study in a cohesive way, they did not seem to look closely at what worked and what did not work.
Table of Contents:
Research Purpose
Research Framework
Design
Measurement, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Strengths and Weaknesses of Study
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"The authors [of 'Motivating the Well Elderly to Exercise'] noted that although regular exercise supports good health and reduces health care costs, only about 1/3 of those over 65 exercises on a regular basis. The researchers wanted to see if making an exercise program easily available to this population would change exercise habits. The authors looked at literature on the topic and cited numerous studies demonstrating that exercise improves general health as well as heart and lung function; can reduce injuries such as hip fractures; and have positive effects on chronic conditions..."
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Alzheimer's Disease, 2006.
A review of Alzheimer's disease, discussing the history, symptoms, treatments and issues related to the disease.
2,171 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper takes an in-depth look at Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative brain disorder that was first identified in 1906 by Alois Alzheimer. This disease represents the single most prevalent form of brain disorders and is also the leading cause of dementia, affecting approximately 4.5 million people in the Untied States. The paper provides a brief overview of the disease, the symptoms, the diagnostic procedures and the treatment methods in order for us to gain a better understanding of this degenerative brain disorder.
Outline:
Introduction
Alzheimer's Disease
Early and Late onset Alzheimer's Disease
Symptoms of the Disease
Memory Loss and Language Disorder
Depression
Dyspraxia and Agnosia
Diagnosis
Tests for Cognitive Impairment
Positron Emission Topography
Major Causes of Alzheimer's Disease
Amyloid Plaques
NeuroFibrillary Tangles
Metal ions
Treatment Methods
Restoring Cholinergic Transmission
Anti-inflammatory Drugs
Conclusion
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"Considerable reduction in cholinergic transmission is one of the primary causes for the loss of memory and other associated symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other kinds of dementia. Hence pharmacological treatment for AD mainly revolves around rectifying this circulatory deficit within the brain. Compounds designed to enhance cholinergic transmission constitute an important part of the treatment plan. Acetylcholine the neurotransmitter of the brain is considerably broken down in-patients suffering from AD and other dementias. The underlying mechanism of the neurotransmitter can be simplified as follows. An electrical impulse generated passes along the nerve and when it reaches the end it triggers the release of chemical messengers known as neurotransmitters, which in turn diffuse along the synaptic cleft and react with the specific receptor sites on the organ. Activation at the receptor junction initiates a series of chemical reactions resulting in a specific biological response. "
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