Alzheimer ’s disease Wendy M Tolliver PSY/340 November 28‚ 2011 Melynda Marchi Alzheimer Disease Alzheimer ’s disease received its name from Dr. Alois Alzheimer (a German physician). Dr. Alzheimer detected bizarre changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died (in 1906) of a bizarre mental illness. He notices numerous abnormal clumps (amyloid plaques) and twisted bundles of fibers (neurofibrillary tangles). Scientist of today has discovered the plaques and tangles in the brain are recognized
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Informative Speech By:Amber Samworth Topic: Yoga General Purpose: To Inform. Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about yoga. Thesis Statement: I want my audience to be informed about what yoga is‚ its history‚ and why it has become so popular in recent years. Introduction I. (Open w/impact) According to Ann Pizer‚ a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor‚ in an article last accessed on September 18th 2007‚ for Yoga.About.Com. “Yoga means “union” in Sanskrit‚ the language of Ancient India
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Speech Alzheimer’s disease is a sad and devastating disease mostly found in elderly men and women. There isn’t a cure as of now‚ even with today’s modern medicine and I know first-hand what it’s like to know someone with this disease. My grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s around 2 years ago and it has progressed rapidly since then. I live next door to my grandparents and on weekdays I usually have to stay home until my uncle gets off work for when my grandmother calls which is usually
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Introduction I. Think about a time when your breathing quickened‚ your muscles tensed‚ and your heart pounded with a sudden sense of dread. II. Was it when your car almost went off the road from the rain? Or maybe when your teacher announced you had a test? III. Anytime you face wheat seems to be a serious threat to your well-being‚ you may react with the state of immediate alarm known as fear. IV. You may not always be able to pinpoint a specific cause for your alarm‚ but still you
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Informative Speech Becky Schaelchlin Topic: The Effects of Diet and Exercise on Human Health Informative Purpose: To instruct Type of Informative Topic: Issues Thesis Statement: Consistent diet and exercise has a positive effect on chronic diseases. INTRODUCTION I. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention‚ as of 2012‚ about half of all adults—117 million people—have one or more chronic health conditions. While seven of the top ten causes of death in 2012 in the US were due to
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Sleepwalking Informative Speech General Purpose: Inform class on sleepwalking and its effects on a person ’s life. General Topic: Sleepwaking Timed Length: 4 minutes‚ 12 seconds Introduction: I. Grabber - Somnambulism‚ Identical twins‚ lasts 30 seconds to 30 minutes‚ most likely to occur between 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.‚ 1% to 15% of the population‚ affecting more males than females. What do all of these have in common? If sleepwalking came to mind you are correct. II. Preview statement
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Topic: Positive and Negative Effects of Caffeine General Purpose: To Inform Specific Purpose: By the end of my speech‚ my audience will be better informed of the many positive and negative effects on the human body when drinking an energy drink. I. Introduction A. Attention Grabber: It’s 2a.m and you haven’t even started on the communications assignment due in a couple of hours. You’re sleepy and tired because you just got out of a 12-hour shift over at work. What’s going to give you the energy
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Talia Williams Mr. Hedges SPCH 1315 10:20 MTWR July 21 2010 INFORMATIVE SPEECH OBJECTIVES Speech Topic: Hydrocephalus General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform the audience about hydrocephalus and how it affects my brother‚ mines and my family Central idea: Hydrocephalus plays a big part in my brother
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about the benefits of proper supplements to use when working out‚ losing weight‚ and remaining healthy. Main Points I. Supplements to use to remain healthy II. knowing your ingredients III. Dangers of using dietary supplements Type of informative speech: Object Method of organization: Topical Too much of anything is bad for you. I’m sure you have all heard this statement at least once in your lives. This is a very big problem with a lot of people in the world of working out. Incorrect supplementation
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Margarita Torres Informative Speech Outline Title: “Zumba!” General purpose: To persuade Specific purpose: After listening to my speech‚ audience members will try Zumba fitness as a way to exercise. Thesis: Zumba is a dance fitness program that has revolutionized the way people exercise and how they enjoy it. INTRODUCTION I. Quote from Beto Perez‚ Zumba creator. II. Thesis statement. III. Preview of main points. BODY I. Zumba‚ ditch the workout‚ enjoy the party
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