Running head: MY HEART HEALTHY STATUS
My Heart Healthy Status Based On the Learn and Live Brief Quiz
Cassandra Magee
Texas Woman’s University
My Heart Healthy Status Based On the Learn and Live Brief Quiz
My heart healthy status is at a risk level of less than one percent of getting heart disease. The heart status means that one out of one-hundred people with my level of heart health will have a heart attack. I realize that my risk factors for coronary heart disease increases over my lifetime with age. My risk assessment according to (White, 2007) showed the total cholesterol 140 mg/dl, HDL Cholesterol 60 mg/dl, Systolic Blood Pressure of 90 mm Hg, no medication treatment for High Blood Pressure, and a non-smoker. I think my heart status is excellent and healthy.
However, I am not a smoker and have never smoked but I am put at risk for heart disease each day; I breathe air contaminated with smoke from cigarettes. I constantly walk past students who smoke each day. Everywhere I go; someone is waking past me with a lit cigarette or is standing in front of buildings smoking on TWU’S campus. By inhaling second-hand smoke, I am not only putting my lungs at risk for cancer but I am increasing my risk of getting coronary heart disease. I was surprised at what the test stated. The test stated that if I continue to inhale second-hand smoke on a daily basis, I will be facing severe problems in the future. I am happy that I only have one year left before I leave TWU’s campus for graduate school.
Since my physician believes I am 12 lbs. overweight and I believe that I am 38 lbs. overweight; I consider myself to be slightly obese. I can exercise daily vigorously for 30 minutes to decrease my risks of heart disease. I have found that by loosing 10 lbs. would decrease my chance of coronary heart disease. I have also found that as a college student that has stress throughout the semester, stress can be a contributing risk for coronary heart disease. I think that to really lower my chances of any risk factors is to throw out all of my candy bars and gummy bears. I would need to not eat any fried foods and eat baked or broiled foods along with limiting the use of butter. I think the small steps taken along with incorporating a vigorous exercise routine for 30 minutes a day would allow me to be a lot healthier and live longer.
My goals have almost been reached. I have lost 12 lbs. and have 26 lbs. left to loose. I have been taking water aerobics for three weeks and enjoy it. I have enrolled in more internet courses and less on campus courses during the summer and fall semesters of college. I think that sticking with my plans and reaching my goal, I will decrease my risk of getting coronary heart disease. I am happy with my test results and I hope, I will continue to be in good standing with the American Heart Association as I age.
References
White, P.D. (2007). American heart association: Learn and live
quiz homepage. Retrieved March 20, 2007, from http://www. heart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3019149
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Blog 14 Option #1
What Can a Woman Do to Reduce Her Risk Of Assault?
A woman can reduce her risk of assault by getting a high school diploma and receive a four year degree. Depending on her field of interest, she may want to complete a graduate school. By getting an education and having a job, a woman can be self supportive in life and take care of her children. She would not have to depend on anyone providing for her and her family. A woman can lower her risks of assault by avoiding people who over indulge in drinking alcohol or use illegal drugs. A woman needs to respect herself and not let others disrespect her in anyway. She should never keep firearms in the household. Women need to contact state officials to create tougher penalties for assault. Women should be familiar with the locations of shelters or at least know of one shelter in their community. Women should be familiar with their rights. Women should have friends and speak to family members often. Women should be active in their community and church. A woman should never blame herself for the assault. Women should never engage in relationships where the person in the relationship has committed assault to anyone or has a family history of assault. A woman should always take a friend or family member with her to prevent assault especially in the evening hours and avoid non lighted areas in parking lots during evening hours. All of the examples provided are some ways to reduce risks of assaults on women.
A woman can reduce her risk of assault by getting a high school diploma and receive a four year degree. Depending on her field of interest, she may want to complete a graduate school. By getting an education and having a job, a woman can be self supportive in life and take care of her children. She would not have to depend on anyone providing for her and her family. A woman can lower her risks of assault by avoiding people who over indulge in drinking alcohol or use illegal drugs. A woman needs to respect herself and not let others disrespect her in anyway. She should never keep firearms in the household. Women need to contact state officials to create tougher penalties for assault. Women should be familiar with the locations of shelters or at least know of one shelter in their community. Women should be familiar with their rights. Women should have friends and speak to family members often. Women should be active in their community and church. A woman should never blame herself for the assault. Women should never engage in relationships where the person in the relationship has committed assault to anyone or has a family history of assault. A woman should always take a friend or family member with her to prevent assault especially in the evening hours and avoid non lighted areas in parking lots during evening hours. All of the examples provided are some ways to reduce risks of assaults on women.
Blog 13 Option #1
Is Admitting to alcoholism a sign of weakness or strength?
If a woman has an alcohol problem and admits she has an alcohol problem but does nothing about her problem; the woman is weak. If a woman admits she has an alcohol problem and is getting treatment, then this is an act of a strong person. Alcoholism can be a disease of genetics or caused by environmental factors. What ever the reason to bring a person to continually indulge in drinking alcohol is not healthy. A person could die of alcohol poisoning. I would hope that a person would get help and stop over indulging in drinking alcohol. The over indulgence of drinking alcohol is no way to stop thinking about a personal problem or to use alcohol as a way out. A woman that admits she is an alcoholic, gets treatment, stays in treatment, and stops over indulging in the use of drinking alcohol is a strong willed person.
If a woman has an alcohol problem and admits she has an alcohol problem but does nothing about her problem; the woman is weak. If a woman admits she has an alcohol problem and is getting treatment, then this is an act of a strong person. Alcoholism can be a disease of genetics or caused by environmental factors. What ever the reason to bring a person to continually indulge in drinking alcohol is not healthy. A person could die of alcohol poisoning. I would hope that a person would get help and stop over indulging in drinking alcohol. The over indulgence of drinking alcohol is no way to stop thinking about a personal problem or to use alcohol as a way out. A woman that admits she is an alcoholic, gets treatment, stays in treatment, and stops over indulging in the use of drinking alcohol is a strong willed person.
Blog 12 Option #1
How to Reduce People’s Stigma and Shame of Mental Illness
People can reduce the stigma and shame that concerns mental illness by researching what causes mental illness. A mental illness can be biological or caused by the over indulgence in illegal drugs. People with a mental illness can hold jobs and go to school. They are not contagious or dumb. Many people with mental illnesses caused by the over indulgence of illegal drugs are getting help by a professional and are no longer taking illegal drugs. They continue to go to group therapy sessions for moral support. Many people have been very successful in life. Many are owners of businesses. A person should not think that mental illness is a condition among low socioeconomics. This is not true because, mental illness affects every type of socioeconomic conditions. People, who have a mental illness think, speak, hear, see, taste, and have emotions just like everyone else. They can be self supportive like a person without a mental illness. Many play sports and compete in The Special Olympics. The world is made-up of all types of people and people need to respect one another. If people do this, there would be no sham and stigma of mental illness.
People can reduce the stigma and shame that concerns mental illness by researching what causes mental illness. A mental illness can be biological or caused by the over indulgence in illegal drugs. People with a mental illness can hold jobs and go to school. They are not contagious or dumb. Many people with mental illnesses caused by the over indulgence of illegal drugs are getting help by a professional and are no longer taking illegal drugs. They continue to go to group therapy sessions for moral support. Many people have been very successful in life. Many are owners of businesses. A person should not think that mental illness is a condition among low socioeconomics. This is not true because, mental illness affects every type of socioeconomic conditions. People, who have a mental illness think, speak, hear, see, taste, and have emotions just like everyone else. They can be self supportive like a person without a mental illness. Many play sports and compete in The Special Olympics. The world is made-up of all types of people and people need to respect one another. If people do this, there would be no sham and stigma of mental illness.
Blog 11 Opton #1
What I Am Doing to Help Me Age Healthfully
I have started walking a brisk walk three times per week. I have also thrown out all of my candy bars and hard candies. Instead of candy, I have incorporated fruit into my diet. I have introduced Pam with vegetable oil to cooking my meals instead of with butter. I no longer deep fry my chicken; I now bake my chicken in my oven. I also grill my chicken on my George Foreman grill. I usually bake all other meats. I no longer use butter on my vegetables; I spray my vegetables with Pam vegetable oil or I steam my vegetables. By these small changes incorporated in my life and continuing to keep the changes; I will hopefully age healthfully in my life.
I have started walking a brisk walk three times per week. I have also thrown out all of my candy bars and hard candies. Instead of candy, I have incorporated fruit into my diet. I have introduced Pam with vegetable oil to cooking my meals instead of with butter. I no longer deep fry my chicken; I now bake my chicken in my oven. I also grill my chicken on my George Foreman grill. I usually bake all other meats. I no longer use butter on my vegetables; I spray my vegetables with Pam vegetable oil or I steam my vegetables. By these small changes incorporated in my life and continuing to keep the changes; I will hopefully age healthfully in my life.
Blog 10 Option #1
Factors Which Can Influence Women to Adopt Healthier Lifestyles
A woman who has any type of cancer is a factor that can influence healthier lifestyles by eating organic foods. Organic foods are free of chemicals and don’t cause cancer where as chemically sprayed foods can cause cancer. Women who have cancer or are in treatment of cancer don’t need stress. Stress can speed up cancer cells. Women who are smokers would need to adopt a healthier lifestyle by stopping because; if they continue they will get cancer. A woman in treatment with cancer would be foolish to keep smoking. Smoking while receiving treatment for cancer increases cancer cells which mean a quicker death. I think socioeconomics should be a factor to consider for trying to live a healthier lifestyle. If women don’t make changes in their lives, they may be faced with death. No changes in lifestyle results in death because, of the lack of money or health care. I think that if women eat better, exercise three times per week for 20 minutes a day, take 10-15 minutes to relax and forget about the day’s stressful events; women would live healthier longer lives.
A woman who has any type of cancer is a factor that can influence healthier lifestyles by eating organic foods. Organic foods are free of chemicals and don’t cause cancer where as chemically sprayed foods can cause cancer. Women who have cancer or are in treatment of cancer don’t need stress. Stress can speed up cancer cells. Women who are smokers would need to adopt a healthier lifestyle by stopping because; if they continue they will get cancer. A woman in treatment with cancer would be foolish to keep smoking. Smoking while receiving treatment for cancer increases cancer cells which mean a quicker death. I think socioeconomics should be a factor to consider for trying to live a healthier lifestyle. If women don’t make changes in their lives, they may be faced with death. No changes in lifestyle results in death because, of the lack of money or health care. I think that if women eat better, exercise three times per week for 20 minutes a day, take 10-15 minutes to relax and forget about the day’s stressful events; women would live healthier longer lives.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Blog 9-Option #1
What Should a Woman Do If She Has a Friend Whom She Suspects to Have an Eating Disorder? What If the Friend Denies It?
If I had a friend who I suspected to have an eating disorder, I would first let my friend know that I would be there for her no matter what the stressors’ are in her life. I would then ask her if there was anything going on in her life that we should talk about. If my friend would deny anything going on in her life that we needed to talk about; I would let her know that she has lost a lot of weight too soon and is always avoiding my lunch or dinner invitations. I would tell my friend that she doesn’t need to compare herself with the models in Vogue magazine or the latest, famous actresses seen in Hollywood. I would tell her that it is alright to have hips and not have the perfect shape. I would tell her that if everyone had perfect shapes, no one would have anything to talk about. I would tell my friend that I know that she knows about nutrition and healthy eating habits but, I would suggest that we go to a therapist to find out what is wrong. I would tell my friend that I am really concerned about her and her health. I would inform my friend that what affects her affects me. Friends to me, do things together. If I were not concerned with my friends’ eating situation, I would not be a true friend.
If I had a friend who I suspected to have an eating disorder, I would first let my friend know that I would be there for her no matter what the stressors’ are in her life. I would then ask her if there was anything going on in her life that we should talk about. If my friend would deny anything going on in her life that we needed to talk about; I would let her know that she has lost a lot of weight too soon and is always avoiding my lunch or dinner invitations. I would tell my friend that she doesn’t need to compare herself with the models in Vogue magazine or the latest, famous actresses seen in Hollywood. I would tell her that it is alright to have hips and not have the perfect shape. I would tell her that if everyone had perfect shapes, no one would have anything to talk about. I would tell my friend that I know that she knows about nutrition and healthy eating habits but, I would suggest that we go to a therapist to find out what is wrong. I would tell my friend that I am really concerned about her and her health. I would inform my friend that what affects her affects me. Friends to me, do things together. If I were not concerned with my friends’ eating situation, I would not be a true friend.
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Blog 8- Question #3-Aging
The things that bother’s me the most about getting old is becoming sedentary and not knowing if I would need hormone replacement therapy. I know that some hormones are associated with risks but, many are safe for long term usage and have benefits. The risk of HRT is bothersome to me because, I am a survivor of cancer and I don’t want to take any chances of getting another type of cancer. Also, getting old bothers me because, it means loosing some of my physical beauty. However, aging can make me feel good because, I won’t have to worry about pre-menstrual cramps or a menstrual cycle. I won't have to worry about “is it time to change my tampon.” I think aging is equated with trusts and understanding. I think that with aging, I would not have to worry about continuing my education; I can relax and enjoy life. Good qualities associated with aging are: people are retired from their careers, take more vacations during the year, and spend more quality time with their children/grandchildren. I think that growing old would allow me to feel young again by doing things with my children and grandchildren.
Monday, March 5, 2007
Friday, March 2, 2007
Blog 7- STD'S
STD’S
If I had a friend or a loved one that suspected that she might have a sexually transmitted disease; I would tell her that it is not the end of the world. I would ask her who her family physician is and make an appointment for her to see a doctor. I would go with her to the doctor to give my support. If my friend or love one does not have a family physician, then I would make an appointment with the health department in our local area and go with her to the health department. I would ask my friend or love one who she thinks that she might have encountered the STD’S from and how many partners have she been with. I would let my friend or love one know that after she visits the doctor and finds out she has STD’S; her partner or partner’s would need to see a doctor to keep from spreading the infection. I would let my friend or love one know that she needs to be more careful and use a barrier method for herself. I would tell her just because a young man looks and smells good doesn’t mean that he is free of STD’S. I would tell her to play it safe and before having sex, equal partner’s should have a physical or at least a blood test to see if either of them has STD’S. I would let her know that STD’S is nothing to be ashamed of or for her to blame herself because, the blame is equally divided. I would tell her that STD’S is in all cultures, races and socioeconomic statuses. I would let my friend or love one know that no one is looking down on her because, we all learn from our mistakes. As a friend, I would let her view pictures from a physician’s office or by the internet of what STD’S can do to a human body if not treated. I would let her know that STD’S is a serious condition that can be fatal if not acted on when the first signs are seen or felt.
If I had a friend or a loved one that suspected that she might have a sexually transmitted disease; I would tell her that it is not the end of the world. I would ask her who her family physician is and make an appointment for her to see a doctor. I would go with her to the doctor to give my support. If my friend or love one does not have a family physician, then I would make an appointment with the health department in our local area and go with her to the health department. I would ask my friend or love one who she thinks that she might have encountered the STD’S from and how many partners have she been with. I would let my friend or love one know that after she visits the doctor and finds out she has STD’S; her partner or partner’s would need to see a doctor to keep from spreading the infection. I would let my friend or love one know that she needs to be more careful and use a barrier method for herself. I would tell her just because a young man looks and smells good doesn’t mean that he is free of STD’S. I would tell her to play it safe and before having sex, equal partner’s should have a physical or at least a blood test to see if either of them has STD’S. I would let her know that STD’S is nothing to be ashamed of or for her to blame herself because, the blame is equally divided. I would tell her that STD’S is in all cultures, races and socioeconomic statuses. I would let my friend or love one know that no one is looking down on her because, we all learn from our mistakes. As a friend, I would let her view pictures from a physician’s office or by the internet of what STD’S can do to a human body if not treated. I would let her know that STD’S is a serious condition that can be fatal if not acted on when the first signs are seen or felt.
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