Human Curve Balls

We live in a world full of many unexplained phenomena. From hate and evil to love and good, are things that we, as humans, endure in some form or fashion. From the first breath of life to our last, our lives are filled with many ups and downs. As we get into the swing of things and accept the status quo, life can sometimes bring “curve balls”. This curve ball is not just thrown at humans but can affect animals too. Most of the curve balls come in the form of a disease. A disease is a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, and sometimes even plants. It produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury to the human body structure. There are many types of

Humans who are affected with this could also get lung cancer. Lower Respiratory disease usually comes from past sicknesses, such as the flu or tuberculosis. One of the best preventative measures you can take is to get your yearly flu shot, wash your hands after every bathroom visit and before eating your meals. Some of the symptoms include a weakened immune system and compromised breathing. According to the Health Daily News, “Those who had an Upper Respiratory Infection such as a Cold, Sinusitis, Laryngitis and Tonsillitis by age 5 had an increased risk of Asthma later in life. Their risk was one and a half times higher. The study went on to say, “Young children who had Lower Respiratory Tract Infections such as Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis,

Pneumonia and general chest infections, saw their Asthma risk double or quadruple (Williams,

S). They were also more likely to develop reduced lung function in the future, according to the study. Dr. Evelien van Meel, from Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, went on to say,

"These findings support the hypothesis that early life respiratory tract infections may

Alzheimer’s usually can occur in middle or an elderly age, due to degeneration of the brain.

The disease was discovered in 1906 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer. This is a very progressive disease that eradicates your memory and cuts off normal mental functions. These include thinking, reasoning, and typical behavior. The disease starts by causing mild memory problems, difficulty recalling information, and then slips in recollection. A 2014 study found that the number of deaths in the United States due to Alzheimer’s may be higher than reported, but studies are still underway. In fact, according to a study done in England, it was found to be the leading cause of death in England and Wales. The study comes from the neurological disorder of Wales. In the

United States alone over 93,541 deaths occur from Alzheimer’s. In England and Wales, it’s about 63,367.

Death rates in women are much more higher death rates in men. If you are 65 and older, you are more likely to be at risk. This is because at that age your blood pressure rises and your immune systems become weaker. The first part of your brain that Alzheimer’s attack is