... also illegal. Almost half of all fatal car crashes are drug related. You are also more likely to disregard contraceptives, while having sex, if under the influence. Making you and your partner more transmissible to STDs. For the same reasons that drugs put people at greater risk for STDs, it also makes pregnancy a high risk factor. When you see or talk to ... loss soon after use. Long-term effects include weakened immune system, and possible lung damage. With long-term use of cocaine someone might encounter such problems as tremors, seizures, and heart or respiratory failure. Some short...

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... a cancer of the esophagus. That's why when some people have this cancer they have to use a voice box. Because if they talk there throat will hurt extremely badly!!! Also you could get heart disease chewing tobacco; you will have heart attacks strokes and ... And it can cause physical changes within your body, like fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness, and decreased physical performance. SMOKELESS TOBACCO (SPIT) The smokeless tobacco (SPIT) has a lot of unknown chemicals most people don't know about like Poloninium that has nuclear wastes in it , ... THE TRUTH ABOUT CIGERETTES Cigarettes ...

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... is not only meant for maintaining physical appearances, but also to benefit our health. As I read in an article in the New England Wellness Web named Understanding the Benefits of Aerobic Exercise I learned many new things as well as many that I already knew. Amazingly about less than 30 ... Aerobic exercise benefits are innumerable. It improves muscular endurance, it reduces body fat, and it increases our metabolism. Aerobic exercise also strengthens the heart and lungs, making them more efficient and durable, thus improving quantity of life and its quality. Aerobic exercise not only he...

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... , will they catch you? When you hit that bottomless pit of depression, are they going to bring you a ladder? When you open your heart and feel vulnerable are they going to hurt you? These are some of the deeper meanings of trust." When trust is established in a relationship nine times out of ten these two individuals are faithful to each other and ... to trust, communication is also a building block in strong, sure foundational relationships. Through communication comes understanding and through understanding one has the ability to gain a better knowledge of each other's feelings. "To ta...

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... husband may have bent their own. Mrs. Mallard's depression starts because of her husband's death, whereas Desiree's begins because of the loss of her husband's love. Mrs. Mallard's depression begins to lift as she realizes she has been freed from the burden of her marriage. Desiree takes a different route in dealing with her depression as she turns from her husband, never to ... himself of its truth by a second telegram" (236) which became ironic because the person opening the door is Brently himself. The last ironic instance is the fact that just as Mrs. Mallard's "new life" had just b...

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... a state of perfect silence and meditation, one must pray to God. Both of these religions teach that if a person wanted to drown out the rest of the world, including one's own self, that person must pray. A meditative prayer where people fall into a trance, allowing only thought to occur. ... No sound can penetrate their thoughts. Absolute, utter silence. Christianity, and mainly Monasticism, believe that silence keeps the heart and soul pure. By not speaking, one may not taint their lips with "evil". Hence, in monasteries, monks take on vows of silence. They ... when alone, one is hard...

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... believed that this poem is written when he was in his anguished state when he was being pressurized by Elizabeth Siddal's desire for marriage. Siddal is the main and usual model Rossetti had used for most of his paintings. They got married eventually though. Nothing about her is mentioned in this poem but ... from him at this point of stage. This insecurity is due to the grief that has been troubling his mind. His reason of being afraid to even speak might be due to his terror that the depression that is burning in him might rip the heart out of him.This again shows how unstable his min...

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... stricken state. This shift also happens when the season turns again to summer. Again he walks across the spot of the decaying groundhog and sees that there is "only a little hair left," and that " the bones bleached...beautiful as architecture." Upon seeing this sight, he again is struck with sadness. He says his hand " capped a withered heart" to declare his melancholy state. Richard Enberhart ... ends his poem with references to many figures of classical literature and modern history. Richard Enberhart uses strong diction and pictorial images to allow the reader greater insight on ......

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... of imagery created a picture of a cemetery, or, a paradise. By saying cineraria leaves (which came from the word that means holding the ashes of a burnt body), shade, dim, and final glade, he created a gloomy and spooky feel for the destination "in effect, death. But at the same time, using sanctuary, garden verge, heart shaped leaves, and cooling shores, a picture of a green paradise is created in ... the readers' minds, and they figure, all is not lost, hope is on the horizon. Wilbur compared the lawn to "misted and ebullient seas and cooling shores- in ... order to show the stark co...

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... important people Women went out and got jobs to help support there families. They contributed in this war effort in there own way. The government told them yes you are tough enough. You can do it. We believe in you. So women got jobs. They expected that ... husbands and fathers returned home that they would be able to keep them also. They were prepared getting the jobs and the hardships they would face during them. No one had the heart to tell them about the hardships they would face when they lost it because of there gender. This was a coal that helped ... light the fire in the women'...

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... as "little girl- and repeatedly coos such phrases as "blessed little goose- or "bless her little heart- when speaking to her. (Gilman 23) These alleged terms of endearment tap into what the famous psychologist Thomas A. Harris would refer to as, her "Not OK child."" Harris explains these terms ... to other people. Harris used Berne's work as a basis for his own, focused on the internal voices that speak to us all the time in the form of archetypal characters: the Parent, the Adult and the Child (the PAC framework). All of us have Parent, Adult or Child data' guiding our thoughts ... will...

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... as "little girl- and repeatedly coos such phrases as "blessed little goose- or "bless her little heart- when speaking to her. (Gilman 23) These alleged terms of endearment tap into what the famous psychologist Thomas A. Harris would refer to as, her "Not OK child."" Harris explains these terms ... to other people. Harris used Berne's work as a basis for his own, focused on the internal voices that speak to us all the time in the form of archetypal characters: the Parent, the Adult and the Child (the PAC framework). All of us have Parent, Adult or Child data' guiding our thoughts ... will...

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... depression, several studies have shown that sleep loss is not just a result of mental health problems, it can be a risk for the developement of depression. Also headaches can interfere with sleep, but sleep loss can also provoke headaches. Also impaired heart functioning; people with interrupted sleep schedules may be more prone to cardiovascular problems. Sleep loss can also impair our functioning. At ... . Also at home, making us fatigued, irratable or forgettful. Sleep loss can lead to stress and strained relationships. It is not just distressing it can also be dangerous. According to...

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... from your mouth into your stomach and small intestine, where it is absorbed into the bloodstream. It's then circulated through your liver and on to your heart, lungs and brain. The faster you absorb the alcohol, the higher your blood alcohol level will be, and the more alcohol in your blood, the greater its effect will be. Absorption is more rapid if you: drink quickly, ... alcohol as a man, a woman will have a higher blood alcohol concentration because of gender-related physiological differences. As a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, alcohol depresses the respiratory (breathing)...

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... a major problem for them to handle. Dealing with medical issues can make a teenager very depressed and very sick. Sometimes it makes them so sick that they have to be in the hospital for a few days. It makes them so stressed out and so weak that they usually end up missing a lot of school to recover. Sometimes God has bad things happen ... to people because it helps make them stronger down the road. One of the hardest things that a teenager can face is going through a break up. There is absolutely nothing worse than having a heart broken by someone that you love. In todays society, most...

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... in determining anorexia nervosa : chem. -20, urinalysis and ECG. Chem. -20 is a "battery" of several different chemical tests performed on the serum. Urinalysis is the sampling of urine and ECG, also called electrocardiogram, is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. If anorexia nervosa is diagnosed early, it is best treated in a hospital. After you have been diagnosed with this disorder, you ... is bulimia. This disorder can be life- threatening and is characterized by a secretive cycle of binging and purging. Bulimia nervosa can be extremely harmful to the body by cau...

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... , Brew, Vino, Sauce. You probably know why alcohol is abused some reasons are relaxation, sociability, and cheap high. But did you know that alcohol is a depressant that decreases the responses of the central nervous system. Excessive drinking can cause liver damage and psychotic behavior. As little as two beers or drinks can impair coordination and thinking. Alcohol is often used by ... perceptions and emotions -Impaired judgment -Bad breath; hangovers Long-term effects of heavy alcohol use include: -Loss of appetite -Vitamin deficiencies -Stomach ailments -Skin problems -Sexual impoten...

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... can be damaging to the health of the body. In severe cases, eating disorders can lead to malnutrition and death. Not eating enough can cause damage to the liver, heart, and kidneys. Anorexics may find themselves feeling faint or dizzy due to low blood pressure. One of the most common ways that anorexics die is from the diminishing of the heart muscle and heart failure. The loss of vitamins and ... minerals can lead to abnormal heart rhythms as well as low protein can lead to swollen ankles. Anorexics see increased risk of fractures and higher risks in osteoporosis ... . Either after a s...

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... are only bad if over consumed or consumed with fattening foods. Carbs are essential for endurance in muscles. http://scsc.essortment.com/whatarecarbohy_rypz.htm 3. Dehydration- the benefits of drinking water Dehydration can occur in an acute and chronic state. Chronic is less obvious and occurs over time when we drink less water than we ... meats, avoid alcohol and caffeine. http://ndnd.essortment.com/depressionnutri_rvjs.htm 5. Nutrition - acne Vitamin A deficiency is a cause of acne, fried foods and saturated fat can cause the pores to become blocked. Not all acne is caused by nutritio...

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... time. Even occasional use of marijuana affects cognitive development and short-term memory. Also, the effects of marijuana on perception, reaction and coordination of movements can result in accidents. Hallucinogens like LSD distort perceptions, alter heart rate and blood pressure and, in the long term, cause neurological disorders, depressions, anxiety, visual hallucinations and flashbacks. Cocaine and ... amphetamines cause tremors, headaches, hypertension and increased heart rate. Long-term effects include nausea, insomnia, loss of weight, convulsions and depression. ... as glue, pai...

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... anger is quite simple, it is our body's way of preparing us for fight or flight. The body uses anger to fight for survival. our heart rate increases, blood pressure rises, and the levels of our energy hormones, adrenaline and noradrenaline, heighten. Other reasons for anger vary by ... individual. In recent years, traffic and other drivers have made some people so angry, we have coined the term "road rage". Other people become so disgusted by the ... of yourself and others. If there is another person or people involved, talk calmly about your feelings and theirs. Ensure that you take the...

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... divorced or separated. Cardio vascular disorder refers to illnesses caused by the narrowing of the arteries which supply the heart with blood. This process is known as atherosclerosis. It is caused by fatty materials being deposited on the walls of the arteries. A narrowing of the arteries reduces flow of oxygen carried in blood to the heart. Stress has been linked with CHD but there a lot of ... is alarm reaction. This is the stress response; it is adaptive because it prepares the animal for environmental demands. (readiness for fight or flight) This occurs over seconds or minutes in t...

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... Blood pressure becomes erratic, heart rate drops, heart may become enlarged, anemia is common, their sense of taste changes, their skin may become jaundiced, calcium deficiency leading to osteoporosis, and the brain can actually shrink causing dizziness and loss of concentration. The endocrine system is also affected. The master control of the endocrine system is the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. This controls everyone ... 's metabolism. Low levels of these hormones are what cause the low heart rate. A normal person has a heart rate of 70 to 80 beats per ... minute compared t...

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... here with me. My family was always telling him to stop smoking, one thing that he could not give up. I did not really understand the seriousness of this habit until his first heart attack. Sometime later they sent him in for open-heart surgery, even then knowing that he had been diagnosed with emphysema 15 years before all of this. After his open ... -heart surgery I can remember how healthy he really was. He was like a kid again; it seemed that all the pain and weaknesses he went through were gone. I can still think back on the time when me and him went to buy a bike, I was never happie...

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... of running is the health impact that it has on the body. Unlike smoking or high stress environments which cause the arteries in the body to contract and restrict blood flow, so the heart is forced to push harder, running eventually enlarges the arteries and strengthens the heart so it does not have to try as hard to pump blood throughout the body. The easier it is for the heart to pump blood ... , the easier it is for ... your working muscles to receive the much-needed oxygen that ... ...

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