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DEPRESSION

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                                                         DEPRESSION WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. You may have trouble doing normal day-to-day activities, and sometimes you may feel as if life isn't worth living. More than just a bout of the blues, depression isn't a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression may require long-term treatment. But don't get discouraged. Most people with depression feel better with medication, psychotherapy or both.  Why do people develop depression? For some people, a negative, stressful, or unhappy family atmosphere can lead to depression. Othe...
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How Many Bones Are in the Human Body?

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How Many Bones Are in the Human Body? There are 206 bones in the human skeleton, including the tiniest bones in the middle ear to the longest bone the femur. Infants are typically born with around 270 bones. As they age, some of those bones fuse together to become 206 separate bones. This number can vary, though, because injury could cause some people to lose ribs, vertebrae or digits. Bones are divided into two categories: axial and appendicular. There are 80 axial bones that make up spine, chest and head. They protect delicate organs like your heart and brain. Picture Reference:  https://www.innerbody.com/image/skelfov.html Picture Reference:  https://www.britannica.com/science/human-skeleton Axial bones include: The skull : The skull bones are comprised of 22 interlocking cranial and facial bones. These cranial plates and oddly shaped bones are held together by joints, though these joints don't allow for movement (except for the mandible or jawbone). Deep in your...
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