Thesis: knowing Music or playing an instrument has a lot of positive effects over people. ... Learning how to play a musical instrument whether it is a guitar, piano or anything else, helps in a lot of positive ways. ... Today, we live in very difficult times and having a strong method of self expression that allows young people to state their mind is certainly a positive aspect of music. ... It's a great way to develop "people" skills and learn how to interact with others. ... In fact, in some recent studies it was found that senior adul...

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Half the children born this year to parents who are married will see their parents divorce before they turn 18, and the effects may last well into adulthood (Stanton, 1997). ... Some effects of divorce emerge rapidly following separation and some of the effects increase over the first years following divorce and then decline; still others emerge later. ... There is great loss, with grief, sadness, and confusion for the children involved. ... Some will be extremely sad and show signs of depression and even sleeplessness. ... In fact, divorce has some positive consequences for children, suc...

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There is no other recreational activity that provides as many proven positive effects as hiking and that can be enjoyed by people of all ages in profound ways. ... Hiking and walking also reverse the negative effects of osteoporosis by increasing the density of the bones and decreasing the rate of calcium loss. ... Hiking is an inexpensive and simpler way to treat depression than by pills, injections, and therapy. ... Imagine what it can do for you if you are already a happy person if it can revive someone down in the trenches of depression. ... The natural tranquilizing effects of walking hel...

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The effects of anabolic steroids on a persons body is greatly underestimated. ... Some good examples of jobs that require great strength are: soldiers, police officers, bouncers, etc" (11). ... There are many dangerous side effects once a person begins using steroids. ... Steroid users can go from being in a state of depression or irritability to a state of invincibility and aggression. ... The steroid user must use them correctly along with a strict workout schedule to see any positive results. ...

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During our lifetime, we inevitably have to endure physical suffering such as pain, sickness, injury, tiredness, old age, and eventually death; and we have to endure psychological suffering like sadness, fear, frustration, disappointment, and depression. ... This include what the Buddha calls the three great teachers: sickness, old age and death, and the loss of a loved one. ... Which will always mean that great suffering will follow. ... Craving, ignorance, delusions, and its effects will disappear gradually, as progress is made on the path. ... Great emphasis is put on the practical aspec...

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• Grade Level: High School