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- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/08%3A_Diseases_and_Disorders/8.02%3A_Noncommunicable_Diseases_and_DisordersThe Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a major federally funded study of 3,234 people at high risk for diabetes, showed that moderate diet and exercise of about 30 minutes or more, 5 or more days per ...The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a major federally funded study of 3,234 people at high risk for diabetes, showed that moderate diet and exercise of about 30 minutes or more, 5 or more days per week, or of 150 or more minutes per week, resulting in a 5% to 7% weight loss can delay and possibly prevent type 2 diabetes.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/03%3A_Personal_Relationships_and_ViolenceLearning Objectives Examine the health benefits of a healthy marriage. Describe the characteristics of a healthy marriage.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/02%3A_Nutritional_Health/2.05%3A_Body_CompositionBMI is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat. A bodybuilder with a large muscle mass and low percentage of body fat may have the same BMI...BMI is an estimate of body fat and a good gauge of your risk for diseases that can occur with more body fat. A bodybuilder with a large muscle mass and low percentage of body fat may have the same BMI as a person who has more body fat. Women with a waist measurement of more than 35 inches and men with a waist measurement of more than 40 inches may have more health risks than people with lower waist measurements because of their body fat distribution.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/04%3A_Human_Sexuality_Contraception_and_Reproduction/4.04%3A_ReproductionTake 400 to 800 micrograms (400 to 800 mcg or 0.4 to 0.8 mg) of folic acid every day if you are planning or capable of pregnancy to lower your risk of some birth defects of the brain and spine, includ...Take 400 to 800 micrograms (400 to 800 mcg or 0.4 to 0.8 mg) of folic acid every day if you are planning or capable of pregnancy to lower your risk of some birth defects of the brain and spine, including spina bifida. Right after your period, there are usually a few days when there is no mucus present or “dry days.” As the egg starts to mature, mucus increases in the vagina, appears at the vaginal opening, and is white or yellow and cloudy and sticky.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/07%3A_Aging_Dying_and_Death/7.02%3A_Diseases_Common_in_Elderly_PopulationThe quality of the health and social services available to older adults and their caregivers affects their ability to manage chronic conditions and long-term care needs effectively. There is a continu...The quality of the health and social services available to older adults and their caregivers affects their ability to manage chronic conditions and long-term care needs effectively. There is a continuing effort to develop early biomarkers (both biochemical and imaging markers) of arthritis, osteoporosis, and chronic back conditions to allow adequate and early assessment and treatment of these conditions.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/08%3A_Diseases_and_Disorders/8.04%3A_CancerIn people with dark skin, squamous cell skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer, and it’s usually found in places that are not in the sun, such as the legs or feet.However, in people with f...In people with dark skin, squamous cell skin cancer is the most common type of skin cancer, and it’s usually found in places that are not in the sun, such as the legs or feet.However, in people with fair skin, squamous cell skin cancer usually occurs on parts of the skin that have been in the sun, such as the head, face, ears, and neck.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/07%3A_Aging_Dying_and_Death/7.07%3A_End-of-Life_IssuesIn the United States, improvements in health have resulted in increased life expectancy and contributed to the growth of the older population over the past century. For more about dying and death, rea...In the United States, improvements in health have resulted in increased life expectancy and contributed to the growth of the older population over the past century. For more about dying and death, read End of Life: Helping With Comfort and Care, a 68-page guide that discusses finding hospice care, what happens at the time of death, managing grief, and preparing advance directives along with resources for more information.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/02%3A_Nutritional_Health/2.08%3A_Eating_DisordersSomeone with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time (bingeing) and then tries to get rid of the calories by purging. At any time you can press the ESC key on your computer to return to t...Someone with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time (bingeing) and then tries to get rid of the calories by purging. At any time you can press the ESC key on your computer to return to the browser window or you can move your cursor to the bottom of the screen to make the toolbar visible again; then you can pause or adjust the volume.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/03%3A_Personal_Relationships_and_Violence/3.03%3A_Marriage_and_RelationshipsIn contrast to studies of alcohol and drug use, studies of the effect of marriage on weight and physical activity suggest that marriage may have negative effects on healthy behaviors and may encourage...In contrast to studies of alcohol and drug use, studies of the effect of marriage on weight and physical activity suggest that marriage may have negative effects on healthy behaviors and may encourage a more sedentary lifestyle. Overall, the existing research evidence on the links between marriage and physical health is limited to a narrow range of health measures and does not offer a complete picture of the influence of marriage on physical health.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/07%3A_Aging_Dying_and_Death/7.03%3A_Aging_and_Mental_HealthApproximately one-fifth of Hispanic and other, non-Hispanic adults age 65 years or older reported that they were not receiving the support they need, compared to about one-tenth of older white adults....Approximately one-fifth of Hispanic and other, non-Hispanic adults age 65 years or older reported that they were not receiving the support they need, compared to about one-tenth of older white adults. Healthcare providers may mistake an older adult’s symptoms of depression as just a natural reaction to illness or the life changes that may occur as we age, and therefore not see the depression as something to be treated.
- https://med.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Health_and_Fitness/Contemporary_Health_Issues_(Baker)/02%3A_Nutritional_Health/2.01%3A_Nutritional_Guidelines-_Carbohydrates_Fats_and_ProteinsA healthy eating pattern limits intake of sodium, solid fats, added sugars, and refined grains and emphasizes nutrient-dense foods and beverages;vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat m...A healthy eating pattern limits intake of sodium, solid fats, added sugars, and refined grains and emphasizes nutrient-dense foods and beverages;vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, and nuts and seeds.
