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Depression in Adolescents

August 27, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image via Wikipedia Depression in adolescents is a disorder which occurs due to persistent sadness, loss of interest, loss of self worth and discouragement. Depression is normally a temporary reaction towards situations of stress. Depression is a normal part of the maturation process of adolescents. It is even induced due to production of sex hormones. [...]

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Scoliosis in Adolescents

August 17, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image via Wikipedia Normally, a spine when viewed from rear should appear straight but if the spine is lateral or curved or sideways or rotated then it is affected by scoliosis. It gives an appearance as if the person has leaned to a side. According to Scoliosis Research Society the definition of scoliosis is the [...]

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Cholesterol in Adolescents

June 27, 2009 Healthy Eating

Image via Wikipedia Parts of adolescents’ body are filled with a waxy stuff identified as cholesterol. It helps to produce vitamin D, cell membranes and certain hormones. Blood cholesterol comes from two different sources, liver within the body and food. The adolescents liver produces enough cholesterol to carry out proper functioning. Lower Cholesterol Naturally! The [...]

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Smoking Related Health Problems in Adolescents

April 7, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image via Wikipedia Smoking is the cause of many diseases and kills about four hundred and forty two thousand people every year in the United States. In spite of anti smoking campaigns and billboard warnings, more and more people are joining the bandwagon of smokers every year. Out of the total number of new smokers, [...]

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Menstrual Disorders in Adolescent Girls

February 12, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image via Wikipedia Adolescence is the time when there is sudden transformation in the body and many questions arises in the minds of the adolescents. Firstly they are not able to cope with the changes and secondly the changes bring along problems with them. The most challenging problems are related to menses, in girls. Menstrual [...]

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Eye problems and injuries in Adolescents

February 9, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image by La Liza via Flickr Every year more than one million people get eye injuries, out of which ninety percent are preventable if safety eyewear is used. One hundred and twenty five thousand eye injury cases are caused by household products. It is a good habit to wash hands regularly, especially after handling household [...]

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Allergies in Adolescents

January 12, 2009 Adolescent Health

Image by Vince Alongi via Flickr Allergies are reactions by one’s immune system to things that are usually harmless to most people. When somebody is allergic to something the immune system of that person gets confused and thinks that the substance is detrimental to the body. The substances causing allergic reactions are known as allergens. [...]

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