how can you talk to a family member about quitting smoking without making them feel attacked?

When family members have bad habits that can affect certain ways of a persons everyday life it can cause a lot of conflict and tension. In the long run though, making this person stop can help in many different aspects of life for the better; but in the eyes of the person with an addiction, it seems like you are attacking them making them do something they do not want to. The way you approach the person can set the mood of the conversation and the outcome of what your are ultimately trying to do. First you should talk to your family member about their smoking problems and quitting, so giving them simple advise and motivation can help without fully confronting them or putting them on the spot. Another way is by asking for professionals to do the same and give advice on safe ways in stopping. smoking is a proven health hazard, there is no benefit to smoking and there are clear and many benefits to stopping.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/other/nurssmok.txt

Which countries have the highest cancer rates and why?

Ramsey Keaton

Unlike a lot of diseases, cancer has been found to have a higher rate in more developed countries than less developed countries. In 2008, there were 255 cancer cases diagnosed per 100,000 people in the more developed regions, compared to 149 cases in the less developed regions. In some specific kinds of cancer, such as stomach cancer, the number is higher in less developed cancers but overall there are more cancers that have higher rates in the more developed countries and regions. For all cancers the rate  was 1.7 times higher in the more developed countries. Some cancers such as melanoma and kidney cancer were as much as three times higher in the more developed regions compared to the less developed regions.

One reason for this is because the more developed countries have invented and have access to more advanced technology, which can cause higher rates of cancer. Things such as cigarettes and tanning beds are so easily availably for people in the more developed countries, even though these things can be very harmful.

http://www.wcrf.org/cancer_statistics/developed_countries_cancer_statistics.php

What Are The Benefits From Drinking Water?

Water keeps you hydrated. It keeps your body from dehydrating after a long workout and it doesn't give you the extra sugar that some of the other sports drinks may give you. By staying hydrated, your skin stays plump and wrinkles are not as apparent. When you get dehydrated, your skin starts to look mottled and dry; the elasticity appears to go away and your overall tone looks unhealthy. By drinking plenty of water , you will look more alive, your skin will look healthier, and appearance of wrinkles or sagging in the skin will diminish. Drinking water will also help you when you're trying to lose weight. Water helps to breakdown toxins, carbs, even proteins, then it helps flush them away. Since our bodies are mostly water anyway, the more you keep flowing through it, the more opportunities you have to get rid of unwanted substances, including those that keep extra weight on. 

Reference: http://ezinearticles.com/

Angel M.

How many people working in the medical field believe in miracles curing people of a disease / illness?

Ellen Rehm

After a poll was taken in 2004 which had results showing that 3 out of every 4 physicians believe in miracles. "The poll of 1,100 physicians found 74 percent of doctors believe miracles have occurred in the past, and 73 percent believe they can occur today," (WND, 2004). The survey was conducted by HCD Research and the Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies of the Jewish Seminary in New York City. The picture that emerges from people is that they think most doctors are radically different in their religious outlooks than the public. The poll also indicated that American physicians are "surprisingly religious" and that 72 percent believe religion is a necessary guide to life. The most surprising result of the survey to researchers was that  "a majority of doctors (55 percent) said that they have seen treatment results in their patients that they would consider miraculous as (45 percent do not). Most physicians pray for their patients as a group (51 percent). Even more, 59 percent pray for individual patients," (WND, 2004).

Additional findings:

-37 percent physicians believe the Bible’s miracle stories are literally true, while 50 percent believe they are metaphorically true. Twelve percent indicated that they did not believe in the Bible’s description of miracles;

-9 percent believe the Bible was written by God, 58 percent believe the Bible was inspired by God and 34 percent consider it human ancient literature;

-and 55 percent believe that medical practice should be guided by religious teaching (44 percent do not).

Source: Poll: Doctors Believe in Miracles. 23 December 2004. Retrieved from http://www.wnd.com/2004/12/28152/

When I stop running for a few days, why do I feel like I need it?

Molly Vickers

What makes me motivated to keep running is the "runner's high." After I run continuously for weeks and then stop for a couple of days, I feel like I have a build-up of stress and energy that I can only release through running. Is the "runner's high" scientifically proven? The feeling I get and what makes me keep going back to to running is strictly due to endorphins.  The chemistry of your brain is literally changed, leading to more positive thoughts, less emphasis on pain, and a generally "happier" mood. Current research, also somewhat new and underdeveloped, is showing that runner's high is not just new-age reasoning for the "feel good" mood you're in when you leave the gym. I found one example in the New York Times under Fitness and Nutrition. Researchers of neuroscience in Germany have found that endorphins flooding to the brain during exercise are responsible for the mood elevations experienced during and post-run. A lead researcher on the topic at the University of Bonn decided to do a study the same way they do research on pain. They used PET scans to compare brain activity of subject's brains before and after a long run. The researchers looked at 10 distance runners, and found that after a run, additional endorphins were attached to areas of the brain that control emotion. This would explain not only why strenuous 7 mile runs are completely worth it afterwards when I feel motivated, inspired, and stress-free, but also that I get an "addiction" because my brain craves the stockpiling of emotions it gets when I run.

Sources:

http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/fitness/exercises/the-benefits-of-running-experiencing-a-natural-high.html#b

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/health/nutrition/27best.html

What is the effective process of making a change and commiting to it?

The very first step in making a change is wanting to make that change.  When you want something, you work hard for it, you're more motivated to get what you want or where you want.  One effective process that can be used to make change is the Self-Determination Continuum. The Self-Determination Continuum is also known as the motivation continuum.  This theory is a theory of motivation that aims to explain where an individual stands when they are trying to reach a goal.  Attached is the chart to see where you stand.  As you work toward that goal or change, it's easy to see where you stand and when that change is accomplished, you'll feel good about it and want to stick with it.  Again the most important part is to want it yourself, not for anyone else.



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What Steps Can I Start To Take Now In Order For Me To Prevent Cancer From Developing In My Body?

First Step:  Try to avoid automobile fumes and similar air impurities. 
Second Step: Don't Use Tobacco. Not smoking is one of the most important decisions that you can make in order to prevent cancer. It can reduce your risk of several cancers, including lung and mouth cancer.  
Third Step: Get more Vitamin D. Research shows that people with plenty of Vitamin D in their blood are four times less likely to develop cancer. 
Fourth Step: Eat a variety of healthy foods. Healthy dieting can reduce your risk of getting certain types of cancer. About 30% of cancers are related to issues of nutrition, including obesity. 
Fifth Step: Eat abundance of foods from plant based sources. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Also, eat whole grains and beans. 
Sixth Step: Limit saturated Fat. Choose low-fat or fat-free foods. High fat diets may increase your risks of cancers of the prostate, colon, and uterus. One way to limit your intake of saturated fat is to limit your meat consumption and include more meatless meals in your diet 

Source:http://www.wikihow.com/Lower-Your-Chances-of-Getting-Cancer

Angel Morrisey