Osteoporosis causes bones to lose mass and density. As the bones become porous and brittle, the chance of fracture is greatly increased. Often there are no symptoms and a person only discovers that they have osteoporosis when they suffer a fracture.

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Also known as rhytides, wrinkles are folds or creases in the skin, resulting from loss of elasticity and skin turgor associated with aging and with years of daily exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Another factor is lack of skin care and insufficient moisture for the skin, especially of the face and neck. Fine wrinkles are those that are 1 mm in width and depth, and coarse wrinkles are those that are greater.

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Antidepressants can help two-thirds of those who suffer from depression, research finds. Researchers have found that antidepressants can help two-thirds of those who suffer from depression, if they are patient enough to try various kinds.
The final stage of a landmark federal study on treating depression suggests that two-thirds of sufferers eventually can be helped if they are patient enough to keep trying medications until they find one that works.

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American researchers have announced this week that mothers who put on too much weight during pregnancy could suffer complications at the birth as a direct result.

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When Stephanie Yelverton wakes up every morning, she dresses according to her mood. The art history sophomore said if she feels really spontaneous and energetic, she wears something more fashionable, something with a little pizzazz.

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