There is a stigma around getting ‘snipped’. There are many misconceptions in the general public. Watch this short video: Talking Bollocks funny comedy animation (Links to an external site.).   As a result, the burden of birth control rests primarily on the woman’s shoulders.  Despite the increased cost and risk, six times more women have […]

Millions of people worldwide are living their lives with dysfunctional kidneys, many of which must undergo routine dialysis in order to survive. Dialysis, although life-saving, is expensive, inconvenient, and time-consuming. And many patients would do nearly anything in order to lead a “normal” life again. Unfortunately, this has opened up an industry, which specializes in […]

 You wake up in the morning and you have to make a decision about what you are going to eat for breakfast. You are hungry and you are in a rush to get out the door. What is the best meal to eat? Do you need carbohydrates for your energy, or do you need protein […]

The gluten free dietary trend has gained a lot of attention in the media lately. Jimmy Kimmel, the late-night host, tested gluten-free people’s knowledge about the substance they’re avoiding.  Asking, ‘What Is Gluten? (Links to an external site.)’ Watch/listen to what they had to say.   Part A   After watching this video, address the […]

 A controversial trend is popping up all over the country; E-cigarettes. First watch the following short video Smoking vs. Vaping:   Part A   After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by research. Include with your post the research references in APA style format. Post your reply by Tuesday. […]

The Vaccine War Performance Expectations:   The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.   The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.   This activity assesses: MO1, MO5, MO6, MO7    To begin, watch the first 5 minutes only of this video PBS Frontline: The Vaccine War (Links to an […]

Question #1: The typical treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure) is to control it with medication. However, some people are able to regain normal blood pressure by addressing a common cause…lifestyle choices. Can laughter be good medicine for the heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system?   Part B   For the second part […]

Cheating to be Famous   Performance Expectations:   The Discussion Grading Rubric explains how you will be graded.   The discussions combined are worth 35% of your final grade.   This activity assesses: MO1, MO2, MO3, MO7   Part A   After watching this video, address the first question based on your thoughts supported by […]

Collaborating on a Family Genogram As you found out in Week 5, it is important as a counselor working with couples and families to understand one’s own family dynamics. Exploring your family dynamics helps you understand where you come from, issues that have influenced your family and can help you overcome any issues that may […]

Determine the maximum heart rate and the target zone for a 30 year old. 1.             Maximum heart rate                 2.             Target zone           to            beats/minute   In what types of activities […]