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    Besides learning science, I always wanted to learn more about how our bodies functioned. As a child, my innate curiosity was fed by reading books that explained the mysteries of the human body such as why we sneeze, or why our hairs stand when we are cold. As I learned more about the human body in college through courses on molecular biology and nutrition, my passion for applying science to health and the body grew. However, I still do not feel as though I have learned enough even after four years

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    The human form is simple yet faintly complex, always present yet hidden. The human figure has always been a common subject in visual art. For centuries, there has been a development of diverse depictions of the human body. The earliest known representations of the human body come from Europe and are dated back to approximately 25,000 and 12,000 years ago. As artwork surfaces, the similarities of physical features and styles are distinctly noticeable, therefore grouping artwork from specific time

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    The Human Body In Art

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    The human body is one of the most popular subjects of art throughout time, and the depictions of the body are constantly changing and evolving throughout the ages. With different ideals and thoughts that are popular in society, there are a number of different portrayals of the human body, and three of them are Michelangelo's David, Millais' Ophelia and Cindy Sherman's Untitled Film Still #35. Michelangelo's David is a masterpiece and one of the most recognizable statues in the entire world of

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    revelation; I want to help people. My original desire to understand the human body and its performance manifested itself in athletics. From being an all-American shot putter in college and now a competitive Olympic weightlifter, it is these highly complex, detail driven sports that I am most passionate about. Altering the minutest detail and knowing how it will affect everything around it is fascinating to me. These details of human performance, paired a desire to help people, and a thirst for knowledge

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    Is Cancer A Human Body?

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    will promote defence against cancer, which is done by robotics. Believe it or not, it is possible that a robot can go inside a human body. It may sound strange since curing of diseases is done by chemical means such as pills or drugs. But science has proven that this is the job of nanotechnology. Scientists develop robots that could enter human bodies to kill cancer. These robots are called nanobots. Abhilash, M (2010) states that "Nanobots are theoretical microscopic devices measured on

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    fascinated and curious about the perplexing human body. They have pondered upon the mysteries that lie dormant within the vessel and the potential of what it could do. Even today, after millions of years have passed, anatomists still have yet to explore the human body completely and uncover all its complexity. Along with the advancement of our knowledge in terms of anatomy and physiology, the concept of health has also evolved. In fact, the human body and health go together like peanut butter and

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    Every human body varies in shape and parts, but in general, an individual’s body is remarkably similar to another. In terms of contemporary Western medicine, the human body share alike anatomy, such as organs and tissues. However, medical traditions in China and Greece viewed the human body much differently than contemporary Western medicine. In particular, traditional Chinese medicine is primarily based on the philosophical ideas of Yin-yang (陰陽)and the Five Phases(五行) theory; likewise, traditional

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    Different ways of enhancing the human body have been used for decades in order to get a certain edge on other competitors. Pushing the human body can be a dangerous thing to do, but some competitors are willing to take this risk. On the contrary, the drugs that these competitors use to enhance their bodies can be the same drugs administered by doctors worldwide. Rules and regulations have been created to restrict and prohibit the use of many performance enhancers like steroids by different organizations

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    feel my stress levels were overwhelming, or at a level where my body and mind would be at risk to suffer any type of damage. I now find myself aware of this possibility after further researching the different type of stress and factors involved. Stress impacts the human body while also affecting motivation and emotion, but understanding the psychology of stress may help one overcome the daily issues caused by stressors. The human body may present health concerns when a person encounters stress. Research

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    proven to help the human body function well. Walking has so many health benefits and can help several body organs function better. One of those main organs is the heart. By walking every day for at least thirty minutes it will strength your heart. You are strengthening your heart by lowering your risk of heart disease. It can also lessen your chance of getting a stroke. Walking is an excellent source of cardio and it is a way that you can lower the bad cholesterol in your body. You don’t need to

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