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Obesity
Obesity is another name for being very overweight. Causes of obesity may include: * Overeating; * eating too much fatty or sugary food; * drinking too much grog; and * not doing enough exercise. Being obese can cause: * heart attacks; * your cardiovascular system to become overworked; * your physical and mental health to […]
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Seeing Spots? (Acne)
Acne – the bane of every teenager’s life. So what can be done? Acne is a skin problem that affects a lot of people in their teens. During this time, your body produces more of the male hormone testosterone, which causes your skin to produce more oil. This oil blocks pores, causing bacteria to grow. […]
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