Essays on Medicine Page 31

Social media is the foundation of communication in the world we live in today. Not only do we have access to communicate locally, but it is essentially a key to the rest of the world. We have access to communicate and interact with people that aren’t exactly right in front of us. And sometimes these…

What does the dichotomy between man and nature mean? This question has long haunted mankind, and because literature reflects human thinking and feeling, it has long haunted texts as well. Ecocriticism, a field of literary theory, particularly focuses on comprehending human subjectivity in relation to nature in order to formulate answers to that age-old question…

In philosophy, there are different principles and philosophers that are studied. In this specific course and time, one has covered and somewhat focused on Socrates and his method for pursuing wisdom. With the readings provided, one is able to conclude that, based off of what Socrates has said, wisdom is one’s understanding of the limit…

Philosophy is a way of thinking that attempts to make the connection between the nature of human thinking and the nature of the universe. Human character is built throughout life with the qualities that one embraces to strengthen one’s being. Plato (427-347 BCE) and Sophocles (496-406 BCE), were ancient Greek philosophers that sought to make…

As someone who takes medicine for ADHD, a close relative to ADD, I have personal experience with what can help someone with this disorder. A healthline article states that ADHD diagnosis jumped by 43 percent in 8 years. In 2003 the number of diagnosis was 7.8 percent, and by 2011 it was up to 11…

Children are being overmedicated for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and being diagnosed too quickly when other treatments besides medication may be available. The reason I’ve chosen this topic is that it affects my family. Most of my nieces and nephews are diagnosed with ADHD, but are they really? Is there a long-term risk for their prescribed medications?…

In the article, Managing ADHD with Diet, Jane Collingwood outlines the research conducted to determine if specific diet deficiencies or unhealthy diets contribute to the symptoms associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She highlights the belief that one’s diet can have adverse effects on their behavior, however currently there is little support for this…

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD is a chronic neurological disorder that usually presents during childhood with symptoms including hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, and easy distractibility. It can have a drastic effect on a person’s quality of life, however many people either don’t believe it is a proven medical condition, or believe that it is not worthy of…

The whole reason I was able to confront my ADHD in the workplace was because of a dream job that went terribly wrong. The experience resulted in a handout my psychiatrist gave me of ways to cope with ADHD in the workplace. While I ended up not sticking with that job, the lessons I learned…

ADHD is a mental disorder that’s hyperactive, it causes teenagers and children to behave badly. They often don’t pay attention and its hard for them to control their impulses. ADHD drugs should not be used as study drugs. The medications are sometimes used by teens and children to boost their grade. Doctors should be aware…