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It is impossible to turn on the television without hearing about the recent passing of Michael Jackson. The official autopsy results are being released later this week and news outlets are reporting various causes of death. The most reported cause is Michael Jackson’s ALLEGED addiction to pain killers which led to his death at such a young age. However, people have abused pain pills long before Michael! (more…)
Depression is much more than just sadness. It can take over your 
everyday life. It can affect your ability to work, eat, sleep, socialize and enjoy yourself and creates a constant feeling of hopelessness.
Causes
Depression is a mental issue as well as a biological issue. The causes of depression are complex. People sometimes never know what triggered the depression. (more…)
Heart attacks are the #1 killer of both men and women. It occurs when there is a blockage in the heart, generally caused from a buildup of plaque lining the coronary artery. The blood cannot flow through the heart while there is a blockage. That means that oxygen is not getting to the heart and the heart muscle becomes damaged and then begins to die. (more…)
Birth Control Patch
What it is and how it works
The birth control patch is a small, square patch that sticks to your skin. The patch releases hormones through the skin that enter the blood stream. These hormones prevent ovulation, or releasing of an egg to be fertilized, from occurring. The patch makes the mucus produced in the cervix thicken. The thick mucus makes it difficult for sperm to pass through the cervix to the eggs.
Studies have suggested that the patch is as effective as the birth control pill when used properly. (more…)
THE TRUTH ABOUT SUN EXPOSURE
It’s summer time and with it comes warm, beautiful weather. We all will be spending some more time outside in the next few months, so I think it’s important to be educated on exactly your body is experiencing when exposed to the sun. (more…)
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