Most medications prescribed for depression can cause weight gain, according to the Mayo Clinic. Antidepressants that are more likely to cause weight gain than others include tricyclic antidepressants, paroxetine, mirtazapine, trazodone and monoamine oxidase inhibitors, or MAOIs.
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A healthy pregnancy increases the odds of a healthy baby. A fetus must gain an appropriate amount of weight or he is at risk of health complications during pregnancy and at birth.
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White scars can appear on the skin for several reasons. They are the result of damage to the skin that has caused a discoloration of the skin or a loss of pigment. These white scars can come in various shapes and sizes and are most notably the residual effects of acne.
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Rolling acne scars occur when bands of tissue develop in deeper structures of the skin’s surface and between the surfaces of the skin. The bands pull at the skin, creating a visible “rolling” effect. These scars can also become more noticeable as we age.
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It's time for the big game. You'll all set except for one thing -- you don't know what to wear. Don't stress! You can have a little fashion fun at sporting events while still being comfy and casual.
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Even when you're prepared for your period, it sometimes strikes without warning, resulting in embarrassing leaks that stain your underwear and pants. Leakage can also happen when you think you're protected with a tampon or pad. These accidents create extra laundry -- you may even shell out cash for new panties.
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The best 1,200-calorie diets aren't necessarily paleo, vegan, gluten-free or low-carb. A quality low-calorie diet may display these labels, but most importantly it offers an array of nutrients from a variety of whole, filling foods.
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Permanent makeup has emerged on the plastic surgery market as a means to enhance the eyes, eyebrows, lips, blush or eye shadow. Similar to tattooing, the technique uses a specialized ink to administer the desired effects (typically a black line) around the eyes.
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Acne causes skin scarring where collagen is damaged from inflammation, resulting in permanent texture changes in the skin, according to Derma Network. There are three types of acne scars: atrophic, ice pick and hypertrophic scarring.
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If your curves are due more to fat than muscle, it can be difficult to keep all your curves while losing belly fat. You can't spot reduce and lose pounds or fat in just one place like the belly; the fat will come off all over your body.
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Having a newly pierced tongue can make eating a challenge. During those initial weeks, eating certain foods may intensify your discomfort level and increase your risk of developing an infection. Once the swelling subsides and the healing process is complete, you should be able to eat any food you usually eat.
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The fruitarian diet, which often includes nuts and seeds as well as fruits, can result in dramatic weight loss, depending on which fruits you eat and in what quantities.
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The amount of weight you lose with an exercise program depends on several factors, including the intensity and duration of your workouts, starting weight and diet.
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One turn in the mirror and you might notice that excess fat has set up shop in your mid-back. This can result in unsightly rolls, or what some women call "bra bulges." Spot-reducing this fat isn’t possible; to reduce fat anywhere in your body, you must lose it from all over.
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Excess belly fat can prove problematic in many ways. It appears to pose greater threats to your health compared with fat elsewhere and can affect self-esteem.
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Meal replacement shakes and products can help take the guesswork out of what and how much to eat, which can may make it easier for some people to lose weight. It helps minimize the need to count calories, points or carbohydrates and limits the choices you have to make when on a diet.
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Lower belly fat has a number of causes, including aging, your gender and what you eat. Your lifestyle behaviors also explain why it's developed and is sticking around. Making changes to your diet and exercise routine, as well as your sleep schedule and how you handle stress, can help you reduce this dangerous fat.
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Visit any supplement or health food store, and you'll find hundreds of products designed to help you gain weight. But these products aren't essential for weight gain -- you can get the calories and nutrients you need to put on weight healthfully from the same foods that likely already make up your healthy diet.
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Body mass index, or BMI, measures the ratio of your weight to your height, in order to estimate if you're underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. Lowering your BMI means losing weight, which you can accomplish through adjustments to your diet and activity levels.
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Sitting is among the lowest calorie-burning activities, but the more active you are in a sitting position, the more calories you will burn.
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