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Alcoholic gastritisAlcoholic gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
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AdolescenceThe transition period between childhood and adulthood. It typically occurs between the ages of 10-13 years in girls and 12-15 years in boys. It involves social and psychological changes that occur with maturing. It occurs at a similar time to puberty in both males and females.
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Breast feedingThe act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast. A baby has a suckling instinct which allows them to extract milk. Milk production begins due to hormones released in the body after birth, and continues for as long as the infant is still regularly breastfed. The establishment and maintenance of breastfeeding is important for the healthy growth and development of the new born baby and also offers some health benefits for the mother. Benefits of breastfeeding include:
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Herpes zosterHerpes zoster (HZ) is an inflammatory condition characterised by a blistering, itching and burning rash that heals after two to three weeks. HZ is caused by the activation of the Varicella-zoster virus. Varicella-zoster is the same virus that causes chicken pox, therefore HZ only occurs in people who have had chicken pox. Once a person has had chicken pox the virus remains in nerve cells near the spine. Chicken pox will never reoccur if the virus is "reactivated", instead a condition far worse than chicken pox develops- HZ.
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MetabolismMetabolism refers to all the processes that occur in our bodies to burn fuels and create energy for our cells to use. The main fuels that the body uses are carbohydrates (sugars) and fats. However when these stores are depleted the body may start breaking down other substances called proteins (which are the imortant building blocks of several tissues) for energy.
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NeurodevelopmentNeurodevelopment begins before birth and continues throughout life. Neurodevelopment is, as the name suggests, development of the nervous system including the brain.
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NeuroadaptationNeuroadaptation refers to changes or ‘adaptations’ that occur in the brain. This can occur for a number of reasons, for example nicotine use. The more nicotine that the brain is exposed to, the more changes the brain will make to its structure and function in order to adapt to the extra nicotine. Once the brain has adapted to high levels of nicotine, it becomes dependent on having nicotine supplied.
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Peripheral obesityPeripheral obesity is the accumulation of excess fat in the buttocks, hips and thighs.
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UterusThe uterus or womb is the major female reproductive organ, which supports and nourishes the developing baby. One end of the uterus called the cervix, opens into the vagina, whereas the other is connected on both sides to the fallopian tubes. These tubes connect with the ovaries, which are important in producing eggs and secreting hormones.
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AnxietyAnxiety is a state associated with feelings of dread accompanied by a physical response that can produce sensations such as sweating and heart palpitations.
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