Lung Cancer

Some factors that go into lung cancer include tobacco smoke, exposure to radon, exposure to asbestos, air pollution, arsenic in drinking water, personal or family history of lung cancer, certain dietary supplements, and other factors that are unproven as well. Smoking is the leading risk factor for lung cancer. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that results from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rocks. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer. People who work with asbestos, found in mines, mills, textile plants, insulated areas, and shipyards are more likely to die of lung cancer. Air pollution also raises the risk of lung cancer slightly. Arsenic in water also has a higher risk of lung cancer. In conclusion, there are many risk factors that can cause lung cancer. It is important to stay away from all those risks, but it is hard sometimes when you don't know those certain things actually increase your risk.

BMI/BMR

BMI stands for body mass index, which is a key index for relating weight to height. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) now defines normal weight, overweight, and obesity. BMI is calculated by height and weight. Healthy weight is important because it keeps your blood pressure at a good rate, keeps your LDL cholesterol levels low, and keeps blood glucose levels normal. After calculating my BMI, I have been categorized overweight with a BMI of 29.1. I run the risks of high blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood glucose. As of right now, I aam currently exercising regularly and have seen a difference after cutting out processed food. My diet could definitely be healthier and I strive to be a healthy person, not a skinny person. If I do not change my lifestyle, it will affect negatively in the future.

BMR stands for basal metabolic rate, which is the rate at which your body uses energy when you are resting in order to keep vital functions going. Calculating your BMR requires your weight, height, age, and gender. After calculating my BMR, it is 1416. This means that on average, my body at rest burns 1416 calories each day. Knowing BMR is very important to know and it can help you determine how much you need to exercise or how much you need to eat to remain healthy or become healthier. BMI is different from BMR because BMI tells you if you are underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese while BMR approximates how much calories your body burns.

Muscle Disease

Name of Disease: Fibromyalgia

Symptoms: They can range from pain and sleep problems to dry eyes and irritable bowel. There are also tender points in the body, muscle pain, painful joints, and back or neck pain as well as fatigue.

Prognosis: Research shows that people who are treated by a multidisciplinary team approach including: a physician to oversee the entire treatment plan and regulate medications; an alternative therapy expert who helps with an exercise plan and oversees cognitive behavior therapy, massage, physical therapy treatments, etc; and a mental health expert who assists the patient with lifestyle adjustments appropriate for living life successfully with a chronic pain condition, demonstrate the best treatment outcome.

Treatment: Medications to ease pain, fatigue, and sleep problems to physical therapy, relaxation modalities, and regular exercises. There are also fibromyalgia medications that treat symptoms such as deep muscle pain, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression.

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Reference:

• http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/
• http://www.fmcpaware.org/fibromyalgia/prognosis.html

Career Related in Muscle Disease

Name of Career: Sports Medicine Doctor

Description of Typical Day's Work: 
As a sports medicine doctor, you will diagnose and treat athletes and other active people suffering from a sports-related injury or illness. You will have the opportunity to work with medical professionals such as surgeons, physical therapists, physiologists, nutritionists and coaches to help patients in their recovery. You may also be asked to come up with ways of preventing injury and promoting health for individuals actively involved in sports and exercise.

Training/Education Required:

• Training - 2-7 year residency followed by 1-2 year fellowship in sports medicine
• Education - Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Average Salary: $162,778

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Reference:

• http://learn.org/articles/Sports_Medicine_Doctor_Job_Duties_Career_Outlook_and_Educational_Requirements.html