Antiquated Technology Essay

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Antiquated Technology Medical technology has amazed many generations. Researchers have intrigued us with revolutionary products and even vaccines that have saved countless lives. When the products were created they had and still have a definitive purpose. These antiquated drugs and vaccines fixed the problem at hand. In today’s society we have multiple choices for just about any drug, there are thousands of choices. Researchers are also developing advanced medical equipment that can scan images our body. The scans go so far into detail researchers will see the actual particles that make up our personalities. Some say we will be scanned into a computer system upon death and have the ability to live forever. It seems today that more problems arise from taking prescription drugs. Do we really need the drugs that doctors prescribe? As Americans we take life for granted by rushing around with what we call life. Career, kids, marriage; all can take a toll on our physical and mental health. Drugs should not be the answer to every problem. We need to take time out of our lives for ourselves. Most people who take prescription drugs are simply told to do so without any regard to bodily consequences. Pharmaceutical sales representatives visit doctors and pitch the latest and greatest drug offerings. Doctors then prescribe the drugs to patients that have a symptom. It seems as though most doctors prescribe drugs for the most mundane bodily complaints. Five out of six persons 65 and older are taking at least one medication and almost half the elderly take three or more (Longley). As Americans consume more and more drugs it looks as though we have focused too far outward for remedies. We seemingly rely on these drugs as our life-line. Most health problems start by lack of exercise. This causes many problems such as heart disease and diabetes. Many Americans can relate this

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