Thursday, January 24, 2013
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.
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Hey Dynasty! I think that it is very interesting that people are generally concerned with health problems that they are most at risk for. I know that personally, I am most concerned about heart problems and diabetes since there is a history of both on both sides of my family. People take an interest in the problems that they have the most potential in dealing with, or that they have dealt with already with someone close to them. I just find it interesting how people's views on health issues are influenced. That being said, I am very interested in the way people think in general and how their thoughts are influenced.
ReplyDeleteHey Dynasty, my family seems to have a bad track record with blood pressure too. My mother and grandmother are borderline high blood pressure, so I know I'm probably going to develop the same. I'm always trying to stay in shape and eat well when I can, like you!
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