Some amount of hairloss is inevitable as we age. In fact, an average healthy human being loses a certain amount of hair daily. For most, this lost hair grows back, yet for many the problem starts when the body isn’t capable of hair regrowth. Then the problem of thinning hair or hair loss starts surfacing. [...]

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Hair on the body comes in great numbers and every strand undergoes changes, growth and death. The lifespan of every hair strand is four to five years, after which time they die and fall away. Because of this, every individual sheds approximately 100 strands of hair everyday. However, there are instances when a person sheds [...]

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A lot of people have this misconception about hair loss, believing that it only happens among men. However, female hair loss is actually just as big an issue as male hair loss. Studies have shown that men and women experience the same thinning hair problems. But there is a difference though, which is the pattern. [...]

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The main goal of Down syndrome understanding is to celebrate the diversity of life and promote the acceptance of families and individuals with the condition. Lobbyists ensure that adults with Down syndrome have equal opportunity access to housing, schooling and jobs. Organizations, like the National Down Syndrome Society, have helped people with Down syndrome fight [...]

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Cathy Morgan, a mother of a child with Down syndrome, recalls when she received the initial diagnosis of Down syndrome from the doctor: “Her message was ‘Legally, you have 24 weeks to terminate the pregnancy and you should do it sooner rather than later because it will be more difficult on you if you wait,’ [...]

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Baldness, scientifically known as alopecia areata (AA), is a common problem for a lot of people today. Basically, this type of medical concern affects the human scalp. But there may be instances when other hair-bearing parts of the body are affected as well. Anybody can actually experience hairloss problems; male and female alike. But people [...]

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Parents of children with Down syndrome are flooded with a barrage of emotions. They may experience disappointment, anger, grief, frustration, fear and anxiety. Mothers over the age 35, who have a higher chance of having a baby with Down syndrome, may experience guilt or self-blame. These feelings naturally come up, which is why establishing a [...]

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In health class you are taught about how the body has its own defense mechanism called the immune system. In a healthy body the immune system works to keep out infection and keep the body from developing colds, flues, and other diseases. It works around the clock to protect the body from outside intruders. But [...]

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Weight gain…two words that instill fear and dread in most people who hear them. Alpha lipoic acid (ALA)…three words that should instill hope and excitement; yet most people may never have heard them spoken. ALA is an antioxidant that helps control blood sugar and aids in weight loss and maintenance. Other benefits include protection against [...]

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Vaccines create immunity to disease by stimulating the body’s natural immune system to identify, attack, destroy and remember a known pathogen, so the next time the virus enters the body it is eradicated before any cellular damage is done. Most immunization comes in the form of a shot, but some can be administered orally or [...]

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