The ankle is a hinge joint that connects the tibia and fibula bones, and provides stability for weight bearing and foot mobility. Foot and ankle pain is quite common during childhood and adolescence, and most of the time is no cause for concern.
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No matter how wealthy, attractive or powerful you are, according to the authors of "Better than Beauty: A Guide to Charm," none of these will redeem you from the unflattering label of being boorish, rude or insensitive to the feelings of others.
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Most people are born with two sets of teeth; the primary, or baby, teeth begin to erupt from your baby's gums at an average age of six months, according to the American Dental Association, though the actual age of eruption varies widely.
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Umbilical hernia, protrusion of the intestine into a weakened opening in the abdominal muscle, occurs more often in infants than adults. Around 2 percent of adults develop an umbilical hernia, M. Velasco of Puerto Rico University Hospital Department of Surgery reported in 1999 in “Hernia.
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Women often experience different skin symptoms when they pass 40 years old. Some of these are due to bodily changes while others are due to external factors. If a woman over 40 experiences facial blotches and redness, there is always a cause, and some are more serious than others.
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During pregnancy, all substances that the mother consumes, either beneficial and dangerous, are passed on to the child. If a pregnant woman consumes cocaine during her pregnancy, the child may not develop properly.
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Violence in children includes a range of behaviors, including threats, bullying, harm to animals, aggression toward others, explosive temper tantrums and armed assault. Children who show a pattern of such behavior are often diagnosed with a psychiatric illness known as conduct disorder.
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Large lakes may not be the first thing people think about when they think of Texas, but there are several large man-made lakes within the Lone Star State. Most of them are located in the eastern part of the state between Dallas and Houston. However, some straddle the border between Texas and other states.
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Listening skills are vital to school and career success, and yet most people receive very little instruction in the subject.
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Roof-mounted air conditioners offer the best possible cooling capacity. They typically require split-system features, as they cool through ductwork.
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Ductless split air conditioners offer a wide range of flexibility, as there are many choices for placement. Ductless split systems have both an indoor air-handling unit, as well as an outdoor compressor. The two components are linked through tubing.
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According to a recent report on NBC News, a study by the Pew Research Center found that the number of single fathers in the U.S. is on the rise, with 2.6 million households led by a single father in 2011 -- a ninefold increase from 1960, when single fathers numbered about 300,000.
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Ten pounds is the average amount of weight lost following the birth of a child. The weight of the baby, the placenta, and amniotic fluid accounted for this weight loss. For up to two weeks after giving birth, the mother will continue to lose weight due to loss of body fluids; however she will retain 7 lbs of body fat.
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Disabled and blind children are eligible for Social Security benefits under the Supplemental Security Income program.
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Septic tanks are used in locations that lack access to a city-provided sewage system. Several types of septic systems are available, and one alternative to traditional septic tanks is the aerobic septic tank.
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As a parent, you have vowed to take care of your children until they have reached adulthood and sometimes beyond. Part of this includes planning for if the unthinkable happens, and you are no longer alive to fulfill this vow.
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According to Sutter Health, some women have Braxton-Hicks contractions during their pregnancy; a Braxton-Hicks contraction is an irregular, non-painful tightening of the uterine layers.
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The way you raise your children can affect how successful they will be later in life. According to psychologist Nancy Darling, in the article "Parenting Style and Its Correlates," child psychology researchers identify four different types of child rearing practices that affect children's life outcomes.
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Tracking an infant’s weight can assure parents and health care professionals that a baby is getting the nutrition and stimulation he needs to grow at a steady pace. Doctors use growth charts to make sure that an infant’s height, weight and head circumference are within normal ranges.
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Diastasis recti occurs when the left and right side of the abdominal muscles separate, leaving a gap in the center of the stomach, according to the website Pregnancy-Info.net. This condition is common in pregnant women and premature newborns.
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