Blog 1

When it comes to health problems I am very concerned about high blood pressure and cancer. Every person that I can think of in the past 15 years has died from cancer, on my fathers side of the family. My mothers side of the family has a long history of high blood pressure, that led to heart problems. This makes me worry, because it's a big possibility that I will develop these problems in the future. I do exercise and get regular check ups to reduce my chances. However, I do have some bad habits such as using too much seasoning on my food; that only raises my chances of having high blood pressure. I asked both of my roommates about what health issues concerned them the most. Kiara said, high blood pressure and breast cancer were her main concerns. Her mother has high blood pressure problems, and has been hospitalized for it several times. She also lost her god mother from breast cancer. I was told by Ivy that high cholesterol was a health concern for her. She admitted that she does not do much to prevent it, because she eats a lot of fatty fried foods. I have a lot of similar concerns with these two ladies. Both Kiara and I, mothers have very high blood pressure levels. We also naturally have some of the same habits that our mothers have, like our diets and lifestyle. My diet is not the best just like Ivy's, but I'm sure that's something we both can work on.

Bio

Hello, my name is Dynasty Jackson and I am a Junior majoring in Health Studies. I recently changed my major from Nursing to health studies, don't ask me why. :) I also transferred  to Texas Woman's University, from Stephen F. Austin this past summer. I love this school so far. I currently work as a caregiver at Golden Meadows Assisted Living. I like the fact that I help and care for other people in this job. However, I'm also looking for a second job. I actually had an interview at a Daycare today, so I'm hoping to get hired there because I LOVE children.

I love to sing and act, I think I'm pretty good at it. If I could choose any career,  I would be an actress but that doesn't always work out so I definitely need a plan B. In my free time I like to hang out with friends, spend time with my family, go to church, and listen to music. I find the idea of universal health care personally interesting. I think it could make a huge difference in many peoples lives, even my own. I expect to learn even more about women's rights and health in this class. I have taken two women studies courses so far and I learned about so many things that I've never heard about. Hopefully I can learn a lot more from perspectives on women's health. One thing no one else knows about me is my nickname, Pinky. My family has called me Pinky since the day I was born, because I was a pinkish color as a baby. My favorite color is also Pink as well.

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