Blog 15

First, I like to say at the beginning of the semester I thought I wasn't going to enjoy taking this class because of the problems that I was experiencing loging on to the bloggers and posting the assignments. I'm so glad that the instuctor took the time to talk over the phone to guild me through the steps to get started. Overall this semester has been very interesting. I'v learned so much from the many topics that was discussed during this semester. What was most informing to me was how HIV/AIDs has taken the life of so many people around the world. People or dying every day because they don't have the resources to get the medical treatment that's needed to help keep them alive. Another interesting topic that I knew little about was female mutilation. It's sad to hear that female mutilation is practiced in so many countries. Girls or expected to follow through with this procedure because of religous beliefs.

Overall, this was a great semester, I would like to say I've enjoyed interacting with the other students by responding to their posting.

Blog 14

Ways that women can reduce their risk of an assault. First, women should take precaution when their in desolate places. Women should always be aware of their surrounding. Women should always have their keys in their hand and their cell phone in their hand while she's walking to her car or any desolate place. Furthermore, I believe women should take some type of defense class to show how to protect themselves in a dangerous situation. Women can also keep some type of pepper spray in their purse to blind an attacker. Also, she can ask the security gaurd or another worker to watch her till she gets to her car.

Blog 13

I believe it's better to send drug addicts to mandatory drug treatment programs. I don't think sending a persn to jail solves the problem for a drug addits This doesn't work because you're putting the person in an environment were they can get the drugs. Also, while in jail the person isn't getting the rehabilitation that's needed to get off drug. The only way you can help a person that on drugs is by giving them the knowledge they need to stay off drugs. The first thing the the person must admit that they have a problem. When that takes place, that person is headed for recovery.

Blog 12

To reduced the shame that still surround mental illness, people who have this disability should be open about there condition and not be intimadated about what other think. This will help others that have the same mental illness because they will fell that their not alone. Furthermore, people who don't have a mental illness should let the one's that or diagnosed with this illness feel that they have their support. It is very much a shame that we live in a society that doesn't care about the well being of others. I think programs should be put into place to help educate people with the knowledge about this mental illness.

Blog 11

The things that I'm doing to make sure I age healthfully is taking care of my body. The first thing I do is make sure that I'm physical active by exercising at least 2 to 3 times a week. The second thing, I make sure that I'm eating a healthy meal so that my body gets the proper nutrient it needs. The the third thing I do is make sure that I'm drinking lost of water. Drinking lots of water keeps my skin looking healthy. Finally, I believe it's very important that I get the proper rest that my body need.

What I can I do better? I believe I need to work a little harder by staying with my weekly routine. I have to admit sometimes I waver off and allow myself to eat things that I shouldn't and sometimes I stay up to late which causes by body to be tired.

Blog 10

The factors that can influence women to adopt to healthier lifestyles to reduce their risks of cardiovascular disease is to encourage healthy eating and develop a plan for exercise in their life. People need to kow that the only way to live a longer and healthier life is to watch what we put in our bodies. People need to know eatting healthy meals wards off diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Also, I believe peopl need to motivate themselves more when it comes to exercising. They need to know that the only way to get your body in shape is to include physical activity. People need to know th only way to prolong and healthier life is to include these to factors exercising and eating healthy.

Blog 9

The challenge that I face when it come to exercising is sticking to a exercise routine. I start off good by getting up early starting my exercise routine. I continue the routine for about 2 to 3 weeks and then I become bored. So, what I decided to do was to look at exercising like drinking water everyday. I know my body needs water to function properly, so I developed the mind set to look at exercise in the way of keeping my body to function properly.
When it comes to eating a healthy diet, I face very few challenges because I really enjoy eating healthy. As I've gotten older, I trained myself to eat healthy in order to stay in shape.