Poor indoor air quality is a chief cause of illness for individuals (Williams, 2012). Buildings are generally tightly sealed designed to conserve energy. However, contaminants from paint, carpets, and other building materials become trapped and circulate causing symptoms such as headaches, sore throat, and respiratory problems (Williams, 2012). Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are common indoor air pollutants […]
Read MoreIron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a leading cause of both infant morbidity and mortality worldwide (Zlotkin, 2003). Moreover, children moderately deficient in iron consumption may not only momentarily experience symptoms such as depressed mental and motor development; it may be irreversible (Zlotkin, 2003). Such a situation demands a preventative paradigm rather that reactive approach. The […]
Read MoreEmphysema and chronic bronchitis often occur together. When they do, such a disorder is known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (Reisner & Reisner, 2017). COPD is often characterized by dyspnea (shortness of breath) and cyanosis (blue skin from reduced hemoglobin in blood). Individuals suffering from COPD will frequently have shortness of breath (emphysema), especially upon […]
Read MoreAnemia means without blood and is in reference to inadequate concentrations of hemoglobin within red blood cells (RBCs) (Simmons, 2010). Anemia can be classified either by its cause (etiology) or by the shape and appearance of RBCs (Reisner & Reisner, 2017). Anemia can occur from a lack of production of RBCs, and can emanate from […]
Read MoreHaving considered the characteristics, causes, and medical treatment of hemophilia, I would like to present other interventions to compliment traditional allopathic medicine for the aforementioned disease. Thus, the following sections will briefly explore physical activity and its beneficial relationship to hemophilia. Lombet, Lambert, and Hermans (2016) stated that individuals with hemophilia were once encouraged to […]
Read MoreCells represent the basic functional units of an organism (Reisner, Reisner, & Crowley, 2017). Comprehending the underlying nature of cell function, and dysfunction, provides insights into the homeostasis of the organism as a whole. As a means of appreciating cell behavior, the following sections will provide a brief overview of mechanisms behind stem cell aging […]
Read MoreKine 5102 (Current Topics in Human Movement)- Completed. This represents my final course for my MS Kinesiology with ATSU. It has been a wonderful experience indeed. -Michael McIsaac
Read MoreNutr-122 (Intro to Biochemistry)- Completed. This was a solid re-introduction to general chemistry/biochemistry done through the University of Bridgeport. The biochemistry really provided a great opportunity to “get my toes wet” with the underlying events that take place internally when the body interacts with basic nutrients. It was a tough course but worth it. -Michael […]
Read MoreOne hundred years ago, processed foods were minimal, mostly in the form of alcohol and breads. In the present day, societies contain many forms of processed products. Moreover, processed food is a dominant form of sustenance both in high-income and middle-income countries such as the United States (Monteiro, Moubarac, Cannon, Ng, & Popkin, 2013). With […]
Read MoreModern Western diets derive approximately 70% of total daily energy from refined carbohydrate sources such as sugar, vegetable oils, processed foods, and alcohol (Ilich, Kelly, Kim, & Spicer, 2014). In contrast, during the paleolithic era (over 11,000 years ago) individuals consumed over 73% of total daily calories from animal sources (Cordain, Miller, Eaton, Mann, Holt, […]
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