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Abbey Grace Yap's Articles in Health & Fitness

  • Intra-Uterine Devices: No Pain No Gain
    This article is about the intra-uterine device. It is a small device inserted into the uterus to prevent getting pregnant. It comes in two kinds: the copper IUD and the hormonal IUD. Copper IUDs work by changing the produce of the uterus and the fallopian tube into a fluid more toxic to sperm. Hormonal IUDs work by making the uterus produce more progesterone, which basically lessens the chances of egg implantation and fertilization.
  • Quarter Life Crisis: The Great Ambition Killer
    This article is about quarter life crisis. A lot of young adults come across this during their early to late 20s. This is triggered by a lot of reasons ranging from physical, emotional, financial and professional achievement. Most people are able to get over quarter life crisis, but there are some who are unable to cope and stay wallowing on their misery. Anti-depressants are sometimes prescribed to people who remain depressed about their losses and lack of achievement.
  • Lyme Disease – It Bites
    This article is about Lyme disease. This disease is transmitted through bites of infected deer ticks. Early stage symptoms of Lyme disease may include red, bulls-eye like rashes that are most often accompanied by flu-like symptoms. Muscle and joint pain may also occur. If left untreated, Lyme disease may cause further complications like meningo-encephalitis, myocarditis, and Lyme arthritis.
  • The Basics on Syphilis
    This article is about syphilis. It is the most common among the top 10 sexually transmitted diseases reported worldwide. It may be transmitted in 3 ways: sexually,through open wounds or lesion, and/or via childbirth. Syphilis has four different stages, depending on whether the infection was treated as soon as possible. Abstinence from sex is the best way to prevent getting infected. However if one cannot abstain, wear condoms as protection.
  • Care To Listen: Proper Ear Cleaning
    This article is about the ears. It discusses about the different parts of the ear and their functions. The ears not only help us with hearing, it also gives us a sense of balance and body position. A lot of factors may give people ear infection, like: dirty water getting inside the ear, having small objects stuck in the ear canal, or even too much manipulation of the ears.








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