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The Effects of Schizophrenia, Anorexia and Insomnia on the Human Body
The Effects of Schizophrenia, Anorexia and Insomnia on the Human Body
The human body is capable of many feats, and has even surpassed common expectations on its ability to withstand what is conceived to be the absolute limit. The mind is another feature of the human body that is capable of many feats as well, but they are not necessarily for the better. A person’s mind is capable of any thought, and if combined with the person’s will and proper nourishment can do anything they set their sights on. However, not all of us meet this criteria, and because of it we can suffer from countless disorders and diseases. Throughout the last century we have made astounding leaps and bounds on how the human mind works, but we have also discovered many ways that it can be hurt as well. Our planet has over 7 billion people inhabiting it (United States Census Bureau, 2013), and with each of those individuals comes a unique thought process. These same individuals have experienced events that are either unique to them, or have been shared with another to leave an unforgettable memory that will stay with them until they pass on. Along with these memories, our bodies also play a factor with our genetics, predetermining our physical, as well as mental health in our lives before we are eve born. With all of these factors coming into play, the life of a human being on Earth will always be as unique as the person beside you, and will always have its own share of troubles.
Throughout the ages, the human race has had many leaders who have suffered from what was known at the time as being mad, or insane. However, because of the extensive research that has been conducted throughout the century, this “madness” could be referring to a mental disorder/disease known as schizophrenia. Schizophrenia alone affects 1% of the U.S. population, and is considered of the deadliest mental illnesses discovered (Dahl,...
The Effects of Schizophrenia, Anorexia and Insomnia on the Human Body
The human body is capable of many feats, and has even surpassed common expectations on its ability to withstand what is conceived to be the absolute limit. The mind is another feature of the human body that is capable of many feats as well, but they are not necessarily for the better. A person’s mind is capable of any thought, and if combined with the person’s will and proper nourishment can do anything they set their sights on. However, not all of us meet this criteria, and because of it we can suffer from countless disorders and diseases. Throughout the last century we have made astounding leaps and bounds on how the human mind works, but we have also discovered many ways that it can be hurt as well. Our planet has over 7 billion people inhabiting it (United States Census Bureau, 2013), and with each of those individuals comes a unique thought process. These same individuals have experienced events that are either unique to them, or have been shared with another to leave an unforgettable memory that will stay with them until they pass on. Along with these memories, our bodies also play a factor with our genetics, predetermining our physical, as well as mental health in our lives before we are eve born. With all of these factors coming into play, the life of a human being on Earth will always be as unique as the person beside you, and will always have its own share of troubles.
Throughout the ages, the human race has had many leaders who have suffered from what was known at the time as being mad, or insane. However, because of the extensive research that has been conducted throughout the century, this “madness” could be referring to a mental disorder/disease known as schizophrenia. Schizophrenia alone affects 1% of the U.S. population, and is considered of the deadliest mental illnesses discovered (Dahl,...