Monday, November 24, 2014



Universal Health Care 

The United States should adopt the universal health care as many of the citizens can benefit regardless of if they can afford health care or not. Universal health care has many benefits. If someone doesn't have a job in the United States they can go into debt because of not having access to health care. These people put themselves at extreme risks. Medical services are very expensive in America. People who don't have a high income or don't have a job at all may not be able to afford health care. It's better to get health insurance because the services are better than getting Medicare. The United States as a country would be more successful if we were to adopt the universal health care. The Universal Health Care will benefit the county by making the health care more affordable, therefore reducing bankruptcy and improving the economy, improving the medical services, investing the money in health related issues, and benefiting the country by saving the states money. 



Most Americans are middle class people. The incomes of middle class people aren't that high, averaging at $30,000-$60,000 annually. With the medical services being so expensive, most people can't even afford health care. With the Universal Health Care the service prices will be a lot more affordable. If we continue with the regular medical services, health care can cause a lot of people to be in debt. Being in debt can also lead to bankruptcy. The highest reason for bankruptcy in America is because the medical bills are so high people can't afford health care. Because the incomes are average, middle class people can't afford paying such high bills. The universal health care would also help the economy overall. Last year, there was a really high bankruptcy rate. The most popular reason for bankruptcy was not being able to pay medical bills. People went bankrupt because they couldn't pay for their injuries and illnesses. The less bankruptcy that occurs the better the economy would get. This would help the country prosper as well. The Universal Health Care will be able to provide all American with much better services. 



With Universal Health Care, all Americans will be provided with cost effective medical treatment. Health insurance overall is expensive, but the Universal Health Care will reduce that costs and medical spendings. Not all people experience health services the same way, for example most people are financially hurt from the medical bills while others are not. The reason for such high costs is that the money being made from medical services is spent on business and marketing related aspects. The Universal Health Care will insure the money doesn't go towards marketing or investor profits. All the money will be spent on health related things. This will also improve the conditions and treatments. The Universal Health Care would benefit everyone equally and wouldn't cause  anyone to get financially hurt. People are usually scared to change jobs because they worry if the new job will have health benefits. Universal health care would end that worry as all people would be benefited equally. The Universal Health Care will ensure all Americans experience equal benefits from the services. Hawaii has a differently planned health care system.



Hawaii's health plans a little different than the rest. They integrate medicaid with the state program for the uninsured. Although Hawaii makes it easier for those who can't afford Medicare, the people that can are facing difficulties with the expenses they endure. The Universal Health Care will benefit Hawaii a lot. It is reported by the Health and Human Services, that Hawaii will save money from the health care. They offer a sliding scale premium for individuals above the poverty level. This helps Hawaii with financial issues. The economy will thrive in Hawaii.  Hawaii is smart about their health care. They require a twenty five dollar co-pay for all surgeries and services. All this shows why health care fails in America and how the Universal Health Care system would benefit the country. 




The Universal Health care is needed in America. It will benefit both the people and the economy. Our country is struggling as a nation to make sure everyone is medically treated equal. America as a country will prosper and grow because of the universal health care. Longer life spans can also be a product of the health care, because everyone will be receiving the medical benefits. Health care services will improve and costs will go down. People complain that medical services aren't as good for those people that can't afford Medicare, but the Universal Health Care will assure equality to everyone.  Health care will be affordable and equal for all people regardless of the job or income. Bankruptcy is a huge problem and the highest cause of bankruptcy is being unable to pay off medical bills. The cheap cost of Universal Health Care will be able to solve this triumph. Bankruptcy rates will go down and this will help improve the economy. The uninsured and insured will receive equal benefits. Getting health care is most difficult for the poor because they just can't afford it. The working poor and lower class will be aided and the Universal Health Care will provide them with medical aid. The Universal Health Care will assure all the money is invested into health related aspects and not marketing. This will reduce the overall cost and improve the services being provided.  America will benefit from Universal Health Care and especially Hawaii will begin to save money. The economy will begin to strive. With all these effects from the Universal Health Care, it can be concluded that overall it will be for the better of the country.

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Monday, November 3, 2014


On January 1, 1996 a girl named Tanya was born. Unfortunately, Tanya was born with thyroid cancer. Although her parents were more than happy to have their first child, they also showed concerned about Tanya’s future. Tanya’s parents would give her a lot of extra attention. Tanya's parents would spoil her as a child. She would get a new toy about once a week, and she was always babied throughout her childhood; therefore life always seemed amazing to Tanya. Tanya knew that she was sick, but her parents just didn't tell her to what extent. They wanted Tanya to feel her life was not affected because of the disease; therefore, they would always seem happy around her and always assure her that the world was a good place and everything would be okay. Although in reality, every time her parents looked at her, they would see their poor daughter facing problems; they knew it would be hard. The older Tanya got, the more complicated her thyroid cancer was getting.

     Tanya began to have tests about once a month. The older she got the more familiar she started to become with her disease and the more her knowledge increased about it. Tanya began to have surgeries concerning her throat once every 6 months. Because of problems breathing and frequent pain in her throat, Tanya had to make frequent visits to the doctor. Life was starting to change slowly for Tanya. She didn't know what the real world was actually like. She was living in a fantasy her parents made up to keep her happy. The world didn't seem like such a perfect place anymore. She began to see defects and problems everywhere she went. She saw people were more depressed and stressed than happy. This was the first time Tanya saw the world from a negative aspect. The struggle of trying to survive was overwhelming Tanya. Then one day something happened to her benefit.

     Tanya met a guy named Michael. They started talking and eventually going out places. They would talk on the phone all night. Tanya finally seemed to get that happy feeling back and she remembered her dad's words, “Everything is going to be okay." Then Michael asked Tanya out on a date and they officially started dating on November 23rd. At the beginning, Michael was just like Tanya's dad. He would spoil her and treat her like a princess. Everything was perfect and life finally seemed to get better. Tanya had surgery less frequently. The doctors started to see improvements in Tanya. In fact, Tanya's health improved as well, but nothing stays perfect forever. 

     As their relationship went on, problems and arguments started to increase. Michael would either be too busy or just wouldn't give Tanya as much time as he did earlier. Everything just started to get complicated. From family problems to health issues, Michael and Tanya experienced almost everything. Even though they made up after every argument, they seemed to argue almost every day. Tanya didn't care how much they argued. As long as they loved each other, that was all that was important to her. Tanya believed arguments occurred between everyone, whether siblings, parents, friends, or just anyone. Tanya believed that problems were just temporary, but love was permanent. Because of that one belief, Tanya and Michael kept their relationship strong. Then one day Michael did something Tanya wasn't expecting and left her shocked.


     After having been dating for a couple years, Michael proposed to Tanya. He had been planning to do it for a really long time, but Tanya had no idea. On Tanya's birthday, Michael put a ring on the top layer of Tanya's cake. Speechless and shocked, Tanya said yes to marrying Michael. Finally, Tanya and Michael talked to their parents. Once their parents agreed, they got  married. Once again, their lives seemed to be falling back in place. Tanya went through her last surgery done and was cured of her thyroid cancer. Tanya had ups and downs in her life, but in the end everything seemed to be okay, just like her father had told her.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014



Heart Attack Symptoms
A heart attack occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood flow through a coronary artery. A coronary artery is a vessel that feeds blood to a part of the heart muscle. Another name for a heart attack is a Myocardial Infarction. A heart attack can be fatal. Heart attacks are mostly common in elderly people or people who develop weak lungs and require the heart to do more work to pump blood throughout the body.  Living a healthy lifestyle, not smoking, or just taking precautions and staying healthy can avoid weak lungs. Heart attacks are shown as a very dramatic experience in movies, however in real life they are not always as obvious. There are many symptoms that can forecast a heart attack. Chest pain, nausea, shortness of breath, etc. are all symptoms of a heart attack. 


Everyone experiences heart attacks differently. Symptoms for heart attacks vary in different people. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms or experiences them to the same level. There is no certain time a heart attack will occur. Heart attacks can happen while someone is running or even while someone is sleeping. It is important for people to tell someone if they are feeling any sort of unusual pain. The worst thing a person can do is just ignore the pain and not tell anyone. Most important thing is to consult a doctor. The very first symptom most people experience is chest pain, also known as angina. Sweating or cold sweat is a symptom of heart attacks that most people are unaware of. Feeling fatigue, but having trouble sleeping can signal a heart attack. Symptoms are different for everyone, therefore don't automatically assume a person is not having a heart attack if you don't feel any of these symptoms..

The symptoms also vary based on gender. The symptoms women have vary from the symptoms men have. There are six common symptoms in women. Chest pain and discomfort, pain in the arms, back, neck, and jaw, stomach pain, shortness of breath, nausea, lightheartedness, sweating, and fatigue are all among those symptoms. Chest pain or discomfort is almost always the very first symptom women feel. Pain in the arms, back, neck, and jaw usually confuses people. Because women usually expect the pain to be in their chest, neck pain and jaw pain confuses them to make them think it's not a heart attack. Stomach pain is easily mistaken as a symptom of the flu. Women who are having a heart attack, are common to break out into a cold sweat. Some women feel extremely tired even if they haven't done much work. With women, it is hard to tell about a symptom since the pain isn't always near the heart. However, the symptoms for men are different. 


The symptoms for men aren't as many as there are for women, but they are just as severe. The main three symptoms in men are chest pain, chest discomfort, and chest pressure. Studies show that men are more likely to report chest pain when compared to women. Because the symptoms aren't as many and are in the chest area, men are quickly able to identify a heart attack coming. It's not always the symptoms that cause a heart attack, it can also be hereditary. It can be in a persons genes to suffer from a heart disease or have weak lungs which can cause a person to have a heart attack. The best way to omit these symptoms and reduce the chance of a heart attack is by building a healthy lifestyle.

In conclusion, heart attacks can be deadly and fatal and should be acted upon right away. Symptoms can be different for different people; however there are a few common symptoms the majority of the people experience. Almost everyone experience angina, which is the chest pain that occurs to signal a heart attack. Since the symptoms women experience don’t seem to be as directly related to a heart attack, they tend to report it less than the male population facing heart attacks. Heart attacks can be hereditary as well; therefore just because you have a healthy lifestyle doesn't always mean you won't have a heart attack or any other kind of disease. Heart attacks are a deadly disease; therefore, they should never be taken as easily. Heart attacks are a serious matter and require attention for precautions to be taken to protect against the attack. Within the past few years, treatments have improved a lot and are still being improved.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014


Causes of Heart Attacks

Heart attacks are caused because of multiple reasons. A heart attack is an abnormal function of the heart muscle. Heart attacks occur when blood cannot reach the heart. Blood circulation to the heart can stop for many reasons. Blood is necessary for the heart because the heart gets the oxygen it needs from the blood. If the heart does not receive the oxygen, the muscle begins to slow down and eventually die. Once the muscle slows down,the blood is completely shut out from the heart and that's when the heart attack occurs possibly leading to death of the person. The main possible causes of a heart attack are coronary artery disease, stress on the heart, and artery spasm. 

Coronary arteries are the major blood vessels that supply blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the heart. Coronary artery disease develops when the coronary arteries become damaged. The arteries can become damaged when plaque builds up in the artery walls. The plaque narrows the coronary arteries which decreases blood flow to the heart. If the plaque ruptures, clots start to form. The symptoms then start to occur. Eventually the decreased blood flow causes chest pain or angina, shortness of breath, or any other symptoms. Complete blockage causes a heart attack. Because coronary artery disease develops over decades, it can often go unnoticed until the person has a heart attack. 

There are many other causes of heart attacks such as stress. Although stress doesn't seem as dangerous as the other issues, stress is one of the most common causes of heart attacks. Because people don't consider stress as deadly, it builds up over time and has a major effect in causing harm to the heart. Stress can be caused by family problems, job issues, or almost anything. Stress is something that should immediately be taken care of. Stress can raise your blood pressure, which causes the heart to work harder to keep your body under control. Stress is recurring, so even if the person gets rid of stress once, that doesn't mean it won't or can't come back. Therefore, stress should be maintained and taken care of consistently. 

Another major cause of heart attacks is artery spasm. Artery spasm is the sudden narrowing of arteries. This is dangerous because this causes the blood going to the heart to slow down and eventually stop flowing to the heart. Artery spasm can be caused by multiple things. Cigarette smoking is the main cause of artery spasm. This also increases the likelihood of blood clotting. Another reason artery spasm can occur is a severe cold. This normally occurs with older people. Artery spasm can also occur from hardcore drugs such as cocaine or methamphetamine. These drugs increase the rate of speed the heart is beating at, which can cause the heart to fatigue and cause heart pain which is a symptom of a heart attack. These spasms are sometimes referred to as Prinzmetal's angina or variant angina. Unlike typical angina, which usually occurs with physical activity, coronary artery spasms often occur at rest. The risk of artery spasms can be reduced by quitting smoking and controlling high cholesterol and high blood pressure. 


These are the main causes of heart attacks but there are many more. Heart attacks can be caused by various reasons. A cause that people can't really control is heredity. A family history of heart complications can also cause heart attacks. High blood pressure can also cause heart attacks. High blood pressure causes artery walls to become hard and this causes the heart to overwork. High cholesterol can cause a heart attack by building up plaque which can lead to clots and blockages. Having diabetes can also cause heart attacks. Diabetes affect the heart in many ways. The sugar build up can cause blockage. Most of the major causes are symptoms of the other caused mentioned above. The way a person lives their life and their daily habits and the lifestyle plays a huge role in their health. Lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart attacks include not smoking, controlling high blood pressure or high cholesterol or diabetes, staying physically active, eating healthy foods, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing or managing stress. 

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