For more than a decade, Americans have shown a growing interest in wellness, fostering health from within. Many have stopped smoking, started exercising, and are eating healthy foods. What may have started with campaigns to prevent heart disease and lung cancer has become a change in American attitudes toward healthcare.
While personal intervention enhances quality of life, it also reduces the likelihood of needing high-tech, costly, and invasive treatments. Many want empowerment in their health care, choosing practitioners who listen and care about their feelings. These people prefer patient-centered, low-tech health care, with a conservative approach to drugs and surgery. The emphasis is shifting from curing disease to preventing it in the first place.
In 2005, A.T. Still University and Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) develop health and life sciences lesson plans for 43 school districts in Northeast Missouri. These lessons are now available free of charge. We invite you to explore these resources and tell your friends.
General overview of body parts and body systems, with an emphasis on nutrition and hygiene.
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General overview of body parts and body systems, with an emphasis on nutrition and hygiene.
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General overview of the digestive system with a focus on structures, diet, and dental hygiene.
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General overview of the skeletal system focusing on bone structures and names along with exercise and nutrition.
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General overview of the muscular system, including skin care and proper exercise.
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General overview of the nervous system and the brain. Covering structures and mental health.
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General overview of the circulatory system. Heart-healthy lifestyle choices are emphasized.
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General overview of the respiratory system with an emphasis on exercise and the dangers of smoking and inhalants.
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General overview of the reproductive and endocrine system. Focus on healthy lifestyle choices.
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