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The popularity of anabolic steroids has risen since the 1980s, and it will continue to rise well into the future because anabolic steroids work. High-profile athletes and individuals in the entertainment industry use them regularly because their effects are so powerful, and increased masculinization is considered desirable within society. The media’s coverage of anabolic steroid use and reactions by legislators has not benefitted society to the degree that it could throughout the world. Alan Philowitz explores current scientific information regarding anabolic steroids effects and ...

La homosexualidad es una forma de expresión sexual que es tan compleja como la heterosexualidad y que no se comprende completamente. La investigación genética se ha realizado durante las últimas tres décadas en un intento de descubrir grupos de genes que contribuyen a la predisposición de los individuos a la homosexualidad. La investigación psicológica se ha realizado en homosexuales durante el siglo pasado en un intento de convertirlos en heterosexuales. Los homosexuales tienen un lugar dentro de todas las sociedades seculares, y tienen derecho a la libertad sexual de manera ...

Alan Philowitz takes his readers through the history of Saudi Arabia, Islam, and the crude oil industry in “Saudi Arabia, Islam, and Oil.” Topics covered include discussion regarding the dynamics of Saudi Arabia’s history and oil wealth, and its application to the development of the nation as being the most important country in the Middle East and the most important member of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries. The position of Saudi Arabia as a nation is unique, but there are serious areas of concern that must be addressed for it to have a future that benefits its ...

Homosexuality is a form of sexual expression that is as complex as heterosexuality and not fully understood. Genetic research has been done over the last three decades in an attempt to discover groups of genes that contribute to individuals’ predisposition to homosexuality. Psychological research has been done on homosexuals for the last century in an attempt to convert them to heterosexuals. Homosexuals have a place within all secular societies, and they have a right to sexual freedom similarly to other individuals within it. Alan Philowitz explores historical and contemporary research ...

The goal of all individuals suffering from plantar fasciitis is pain relief and a return to normal physical activity. There are activities that patients can engage in to continually offer relief and prevent pain resulting from the condition. In many ways, the condition is not curable, and there is always the threat of it returning to any individual who has suffered from the disease. The condition is not necessarily known well by most podiatrists because they have not suffered from it, but there are measures individuals can take to ensure that they are receiving the proper medical treatment ...

Alan Philowitz lleva a los lectores a través de la historia de los Estados Unidos para presentar los problemas actuales que enfrenta la nación. La discusión que sigue presenta investigaciones y opiniones sociales, políticas y económicas con respecto a estos temas, y los desafíos únicos que presentan a la nación en consideración de nuestro pasado y el estado actual de la globalización en el mundo. El capitalismo occidental ha creado hipercompetencia dentro de los Estados Unidos, y continuará obligando a los estados postsocialistas a adoptar políticas más capitalistas. El ...

Cancer rates worldwide are projected to increase 75% by 2030, which is a frightening projection. This means cancer rates will nearly double over the next two decades, and 1 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with a form of cancer before they turn 65. The majority of new cancer incidences are in developing countries in which rates are estimated to increase nearly 90% over the next two decades. Alan Philowitz takes his readers on a journey in “The Cancer Epidemic” through the history of cancer, treatments for it, and technology guiding its research. The conclusion reached is quite startling...

Alan Philowitz lleva a sus lectores a través de la historia de Arabia Saudita, el Islam y la industria del petróleo crudo en "Arabia Saudita, el Islam y el petróleo". Los temas cubiertos incluyen una discusión sobre la dinámica de la historia y la riqueza petrolera de Arabia Saudita, y su aplicación a la desarrollo de la nación como el país más importante de Medio Oriente y el miembro más importante de la Organización de Países Exportadores de Petróleo. La posición de Arabia Saudita como nación es única, pero hay serias áreas de preocupación que deben abordarse para que ...

Se proyecta que las tasas de cáncer en todo el mundo aumentarán un 75% para 2030, lo cual es aterrador. Esto significa que las tasas de cáncer casi se duplicarán en las próximas dos décadas, y 1 de cada 3 estadounidenses serán diagnosticados con una forma de cáncer antes de cumplir 65 años. La mayoría de las nuevas incidencias de cáncer se encuentran en países en desarrollo en los que se estima que las tasas aumentarán casi 90 % en las próximas dos décadas. Alan Philowitz lleva a sus lectores a un viaje en "La epidemia de cáncer" a través de la historia del cáncer, los ...

La enfermedad de Alzheimer es la sexta causa principal de muerte en el mundo, y se espera que la cantidad de personas que viven y cuiden a las personas que padecen la enfermedad aumenten bruscamente a medida que las poblaciones de personas mayores aumentan en todo el mundo. La enfermedad de Alzheimer presenta desafíos médicos y sociales que se espera que aumenten exponencialmente, y los tratamientos para la enfermedad probablemente no mejorarán hasta que se cambie la forma en que se desarrollan los medicamentos. Actualmente, ha habido un avance mínimo en nuestra comprensión de las ...

La educación en línea se ha convertido en la forma más prominente e importante de brindar educación en todo el mundo a las masas, y está ayudando a las personas a distinguirse, ayudando a los gobiernos a ayudar a aquellos desatendidos y ayudando a las industrias en seguir siendo mercados globales competitivos. La educación en línea ha tenido un crecimiento explosivo en las últimas dos décadas, y ha quedado claro que las personas que se están mejorando a sí mismas a través de la educación están experimentando un cambio fundamental, lo que ha dado como resultado que el mercado ...

Está claro que los problemas raciales para la mayoría son incómodos y causan estrés debido a los comportamientos resultantes. La realidad es que es imposible que las sociedades funcionen bajo ideologías raciales daltónicas porque están sujetas a las limitaciones de la condición humana. Las personas no podrán poner fin a la discriminación dentro de la sociedad como resultado de la raza, la cultura y el origen étnico porque no es adaptativa. Sin embargo, las personas deben luchar por la justicia en la sociedad apoyando entidades democráticas dentro del gobierno que permitan una ...

Online education has become the most prominent and important way to deliver education throughout the world to the masses, and it is assisting individuals in distinguishing themselves, aiding governments in helping those underserved, and helping industries in remain competitive global markets. Online education has had explosive growth over the last two decades, and it has become clear that there is a fundamental shift toward it by people improving themselves through education, which has resulted in making the educational market, both private and public, throughout the world highly ...

Alan Philowitz takes readers through the history of the United States to present day issues facing the nation. The discussion that follows presents social, political, and economic research and opinions regarding these issues, and the unique challenges that they present to the nation in consideration of our past and the current state of globalization in the world. Western capitalism has created hypercompetition within the United States, and it will continue to force postsocialist states to adopt more capitalistic policies. Capitalism is not perfect, and it has resulted in losses by many. It,...

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the world, and the number of individuals living and caring for people suffering from the disease is expected to rise sharply as elderly populations rise throughout the world. Alzheimer’s disease presents both medical and social challenges that are expected to increase exponentially, and the treatments for the disease will most likely not improve until the manner in which drugs are developed is changed. Currently, there has been minimal advancement in our understanding of neurodegenerative diseases in the last 3 decades, and this...

Racism is the belief that characteristics and abilities can be attributed to people on the basis of race, and that some racial groups are superior to others. Throughout history, racism and discrimination have been used as social weapons to encourage fear and hatred toward others in times of economic hardship and war. For many individuals, the individual rights that have been ignored and violated by governments throughout history and resulted in a disregard for communities’ cultures and customs led to racial caste systems. At its worst, racism has led to government endorsed genocide, and ...

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and it is fun. There is only one problem. It is not entertaining enough for the world audience, and it could be so much more. In this book, Alan Philowitz has altered the rules of soccer to make it more competitive, athletic, and entertaining for audiences worldwide. This version of soccer permits 14 men on the field per team for 50% of the match, two goalies at times, alternative scoring, and options to field up to 12 men with no designated goalie. Once played, this version of soccer will be adopted and loved by football fans worldwide because...

The Taiwan Miracle was a result of a number of educational and economic forces that resulted in 3 decades of tremendous economic prosperity. The semiconductor industry has acted as an economic a catalyst to bring development and modernity to Taiwan, but the industry is shifting and has resulted uncertainties about the future. Taiwan will have to reinvent itself through economic forecasting and education to avoid a steady economic decline. The semiconductor industry is saturated, and it is heavily reliant on end market products, which are not necessities. Alan Philowitz argues that Taiwan ...

El objetivo de todas las personas que sufren de fascitis plantar es aliviar el dolor y volver a la actividad física normal. Hay actividades en las que los pacientes pueden participar para ofrecer alivio continuo y prevenir el dolor resultante de la afección. En muchos sentidos, la afección no es curable y siempre existe la amenaza de que regrese a cualquier persona que haya sufrido la enfermedad. La mayoría de los podólogos no necesariamente conocen bien la afección porque no la han sufrido, pero hay medidas que las personas pueden tomar para asegurarse de que reciben el tratamiento ...