Michelle Velez

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• The Science Behind Depression: What Happens in Your Brain

  Although the causes of depression are often associated with tragic life events, pregnancy, retirement, or conflicts in a relationship, this complex disorder is scientifically believed to be caused by a chemical imbalance. This chemical imbalance can be a result of a genetic vulnerability,...

• What Do Antispasmodic Medicines Do?

  Antispasmodic medicines are commonly prescribed drugs for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). These medications can help relieve abdominal cramping and pain, which are common symptoms experienced by people with IBS. However, antispasmodic medications might not be suitable for people who have...

• Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is Healthier?

  Introduction Milk that has healthy bacteria is used to make yogurt by fermentation. During the process of fermenting milk to make yogurt, it thickens and attains a slightly tangy taste. It is then strained through a cheesecloth and the liquid whey part is strained off. When the milk is strained...

• What Is Ringworm?

  Ringworm, or tinea, refers to a fungal infection of the skin. The term ‘worm’ is derived from the old belief that the disease was caused by a worm. The term ‘ring’ refers to the characteristic ring-shaped patches produced by the fungus on the skin. Infection is often found in the outer layer...

• Can Melatonin Keep Breast Cancer at Bay and Improve Treatment?

  Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Today, this type of cancer generally has a good prognosis: around 80% of women have a survival rate of 10 years or longer. This is partially due to the chemotherapeutic agent known as tamoxifen. ...

• Why "I'll Push You" Is an Inspiring Film for Muscular Dystrophy Patients

  "I'll Push You" is a film that follows two friends who make the decision to take a journey lasting 500 miles.  For any set of friends, this would be intimidate, but these two friends aren't a normal pair.  Justin, one of the friends in the film, was diagnosed with a neuromuscular illness. The...