Essays on Aerobic Exercise

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ABSTRACT Young people in the United States are battling depression in record numbers, reaching an all-time high of 3 million patients in 2015. Researchers are continuing to search for alternative or additional methods than therapy and medications to improve depressive symptoms in teenagers and young adults. Some studies have demonstrated that as possible option in easing depression is physical exercise. In addition to assisting mental health issues, exercise promotes social interaction, physical health, and appearance. However, research has focused primarily on adults and therefore additional studies are needed with focus on the impact of exercise on depression in young ...

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This research paper is aimed at proposing or recommending different strategies using which staff members of an office could stay fit and healthy at work. It is suggested that all staff members should walk briskly and take staircases instead of elevators or lifts. However, one’s safety is important in this regard, therefore, while taking staircases one should avoid running. Similarly, instead of ordering lunch to the office, staff members may go outside in groups and visit nearby food courts to know each other. Instead of giving phone calls, staff members should visit each other workstations. It is also ...

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Abstract Fibromyalgia is a muscular disorder characterized by pain, sleep disturbance, and fatigue. In case of pain, certain “tender points” can develop in the body, which are highly sensitive to any kind of pressure. This disorder is most commonly found in women as compared to men. Patients of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune disorders have more chances of developing the disorder. It is often difficult to diagnose as the symptoms are vague and generalized. Although, exact cause of the disorder is not clear, increased sensitivity to the signaling of central nervous system, genetic factors, and psychiatric aspects ...

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In a paper presented at a symposium on teaching children to think creatively, child psychologist E. Paul Torrance (1972), creator of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT) (Torrance, 1980, 1966) says, I know that it is possible to teach children to think creatively and that it can be done in a variety of ways. I have done it. I have seen my wife do it. I have seen other excellent teachers do it. I have seen children who demonstrated a disability for thinking creatively learn to think creatively. I have seen them continuing for years thereafter to ...

There was a time when the scientists were of the view that the human brain is of such a nature, that it stops growing and regenerating after the person has lived up to a certain age. So as per this theory, if connections between neurons developed during the first few years of an individual’s life, only the young brain possess the quality of being plastic which is having the ability to form new connections. So if a brain would become damaged, because of this theory, there was belief that it would stop forming new connections and would no ...

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- Identify the underlying disease based upon the information given Based on the information provided, Mike is suffering from PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease). This is because he has pain in his legs when walking at a fast pace and has an ABI (Ankle Brachial Index) score of 0.8. This score indicates that he is in the abnormal status and at a risk of developing PAD disease. The score also indicates that Mike has pain in the foot or buttocks while exercising. - List and describe three palliative medications that you would suggest the subject begin taking? - Aspirin, ...

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Memory is the capacity to recall information one has experienced or learned. Many people struggle with remembering events which they have experienced or previously had information on. Students are particularly aware of this fact because they are constantly tested on what they can remember from previous class work. Today, research indicates that there is a noticeable shrink in the hippocampus during late adulthood, which leads to impaired memory, as well as a heightened risk for dementia. However, fitter adults who undertake physical activity have larger medial and hippocampal temporal lobes (der Borght, Havekes, Bos, Eggen, & Zee, 2007). According to Erickson et ...

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This paper throws a light on the effects of alcohol on the brain, body and behavior of a human being. Alcohol is the oldest drug that has been used by mankind. Likeness for alcohol originated 30 to 40 million years ago when people lived on diet of ripe fruits. At that time, alcoholic drinks were low in alcohol content, but now the content of alcohol has increased with the discovery of distillation. Alcohol has both positive and negative effects on the brain, body and behavior of a human being. It has been considered as a drug for medicinal purposes by doctors. But, if ...

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Through the ages, exercising and body fitness have been promoted as factors necessary for improving body health and health maintenance. Every person that indulges in exercises and maintains proper nutrition can reap the benefits of a healthy body and mind. Regular exercises keeps the body functioning in optimal condition and ready for any contingencies. But the question arises as to when to begin, so that one can reap all the benefits of regular exercising. Although the best answer to this question is “here and now, “that is beginning exercises right away. However, childhood is the considered the best age to ...

Pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common type of cardiomyopathy in children and accounts for the most heart transplantations in pediatric patients. Despite the progressive nature of the disorder and high mortality and morbidity rates, few studies aimed to investigate the etiology and treatments of children affected by dilated cardiomyopathy. Treatments for children are mainly adopted from studies aimed at adults without testing their effectiveness in pediatrics. Several studies were undertaken in recent years to learn whether adult-oriented evidence-based treatments for dilated cardiomyopathy are applicable to children.

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Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form of cardiomyopathy in children. The ...

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With more than 340 million recorded cases worldwide, depression is one of the most common psychological disorders today. Women are at a high risk for developing depression, especially during menopause because their hormone levels fluctuate and personality traits may worsen vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. However, besides biological and psychological factors, lifestyle factors are important determinants of depression symptoms in middle-aged women, and modifying those factors is associated with significant improvements in depression symptoms. For example, transitioning from a sedentary lifestyle into a physically active lifestyle can reduce depression moods and improve the quality of life. The purpose of this paper is ...

- Introduction Over the last 30 years, the term Human Growth Hormone (hGH) has predominantly been associated with performance enhancement and illegal usage in professional athletics. The stigma associated with this term has roused tremendous amounts of discourse in the medical and sports community alike (Martinez, 2012). Today, new insights have prompted an inquiry into how sleep and exercise may affect the human growth hormone. Researchers have discovered that poor diet, inadequate sleep and lack of proper exercise deplete the body’s ability to produce hGH. Deep sleep (lack of rapid eye movement) and heightened activity at the ...

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The paper focuses on the question that which training method, whether aerobic or anaerobic reduces resting heart rate. The paper introduces literature relevant to the study and develops a methodology to reach to relevant findings via a thorough analysis, A short conclusion is presented at the end. A stronger heart is one that can move more blood with each beat and is capable of doing the same work with fewer beats. Therefore, as a person becomes fit, his or her resting heart rate should get lower. While there are several factors that affect heart rate, a regular check on resting heart rate ...

What is the most common type of disease that affects the present day people? Is it common cold? Is it HIV/AIDS? Is it jaundice or diarrhea or any other disease that occurs due to germs and poor sanitation? Surprisingly, the answer to all these questions is no. The answer is depression (MNT). Every two out of three people all over the globe suffer from depression at some points in their lives. Even so, every person faces depression at least once in their life time. Sometimes, this depression is cured without any external help; in others the depressed must consult a ...

Moderate physical activity can definitely improve the quality of people’s lives, regardless of age and gender. Exercising can be a powerful ally in reducing the risks of developing health conditions like Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease, among others. Apart from one’s physical well-being, regular exercise can also promote one’s mental health. Habitual exercising is a highly sought-after goal for many people trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle, and it is believed that 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every day for five days per week is an acceptable and effective way to ensure a healthy body (American College ...

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Identifying and describing a researchable Problem Essential hypertension is a term used to describe high blood pressure of unknown etiology. According to Messerli, Williamsand Ritz (2007) this condition increases the risks of cerebral damage, renal dysfunction and cardiac disease. In industrialized nations there is a 90% risk of developing hypertension during an individual’s life time. It means blood pressure readings above 120/80 moving towards 140/90(Messerli et.al, 2007). Approximately, 43 million Americans are hypertensive and using antihypertensive medication. This is 24% of the adult population. There are racial variations with blacks showing an incidence of 32.4%; whites 23.3% and ...

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Exercise is an important aspect in the rehabilitation and treatment of obese patients, those with heart disease, diabetes and pulmonary diseases. However, patients with these conditions require special modifications in their exercise prescription as each condition is unique and produces a different physiological response to exercise. This paper will discuss the modifications and considerations that are involved for testing and exercise prescriptions among patients with these underlying conditions. Patients with cardiac conditions like a heart disease need modification in the intensity levels of their exercise. In the presence of a pre-existing hypertension there is a high risk of an increased blood pressure ...

Aerobic is a biological terms which means “with air” or “in the presence of air”. When it comes to define Aerobics, we replace the word “air” with “oxygen”. Yes, aerobics or aerobic exercise includes all such steps or activities which involve a systematic inhale and exhale of oxygen, which enhances cardiac strength and also helps in fat loss by adequate metabolism activity. Every such exercise that enhances efficiency of respiratory and circulatory systems is included in aerobics; for example cycling, swimming, dancing, jogging, brisk walking etc. As these exercises involve stretching and strengthening too, these enhances the flexibility of the body, ...

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The process of keeping track of dietary intake and activity level is one of the most effective ways of helping a person shed unwanted weight, avoid unhealthy diets and keeping a balance between the calories taken into the body and those utilized by the body (European Commission 15). This three day food log is supposed to help me keep tract of my dietary intake and activity level so that I can be able to find unhealthy eating habits and exercise regimes. This food log can also help me improve my lifestyle for better health and wellness. The hypothesis for my dietary ...

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The study has been conducted to assess the effect of aerobic exercise on the heart rate and this involves recording of resting, exercise and recovery heart rate of the subjects of the study. A group of students have been selected as subjects and their heart beats were recorded with the help of equipment attached to display pulse rate on screen to test the hypothesis that aerobic exercise reduces the heart rate. Heart rate in resting period, during exercise and in recovery period was recorded for five consecutive weeks. The readings were recorded and analyzed statistically using SPSS and excel. ...