The ideal weight for a woman of any age depends primarily on her body’s Body Mass Index, suggests the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BMI is a screening tool used to calculate the amount of fat an individual has in her body.

Most often found on the chest, hips, thighs, buttocks and flanks, stretch marks are just as common in men as they are in women. Both genders get stretch marks for the same reasons, and -- unless caused by an infection -- they are usually permanent.

Do you believe exercise is only helpful if you need to lose weight? If so, you're in for a big surprise. Exercise has many more interesting benefits, but it can come with some drawbacks. Explore the pros and cons of exercise to see if starting an exercise program is right for you.

Comfort food, indeed; burritos -- from mild to hot-and-spicy with Tex-Mex seasoning, fiber-rich beans and serotonin-producing melted cheese -- are a fast, easy way to a snack on the go. While a homemade bean-and-cheese burrito can be fresh, tasty and creative, it’s hard to measure the calorie count.

Tea and other caffeinated beverages purportedly lead to dehydration because they can have a diuretic effect. Some studies show that caffeinated drinks such as tea are just as hydrating as water when consumed in moderate amounts. Caffeine may dehydrate you if you consume 500 mg or more per day.

For many women, the menstrual cycle can last anywhere from a week to two weeks each month. This includes both menstruation and the period of time leading up to it, when many women experience symptoms of PMS. Luckily, there are several ways to decrease both the length and painful effects of menstruation and PMS.

Desitin is an over-the-counter, topical medication intended to treat and prevent diaper rash in infants and children. It acts as a moisture barrier to prevent urine and stool from irritating baby's skin and contains several ingredients that promote healing.

It's important to stay well-hydrated during pregnancy to prevent complications such as headaches, nausea, cramps, edema and dizziness. According to registered dietitian Julie Redfern, you need eight 8-ounce glasses of water daily, and an additional 8 ounces for ever hour of activity you have.

Hypothyroidism is a medical condition that occurs if your thyroid--a small gland within your neck that is part of your endocrine system--produces abnormally low levels of thyroid hormones. These thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating your metabolism, or how your body uses energy.

Most toddlers engage in physical play and exercise on a daily basis, as they learn how to interact with their environment and peers and develop skills such as jumping and climbing. However, sometimes exercise can lead to troubling symptoms such as coughing.

Chest colds are a miserable experience for everyone, but it is especially difficult for parents when their babies have chest colds. There is little that can be done to help infants with chest colds and parents must wait for the virus to run its course.

While adverse side effects to the kidneys from ibuprofen use are rare, risks do exist. When taken at the recommended dose of no more than 1,200 mg per day for a short duration, the risk of kidney harm from ibuprofen is minimal for most people.