Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that interferes with the body’s ability to control the level of glucose in the blood. No matter what type of diabetes you have, symptoms develop as a result of high blood glucose levels, according to MayoClinic.com.
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Wide fluctuations in weight over a short period of time can cause both women and men to get stretch marks. Although not everyone gets stretch marks when losing weight, genetics can play a role. Skin type is another factor, as some people have more elastic skin than others.
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Although skin cells continuously regenerate, scars can form when skin is damaged. As unattractive as facial scars may appear, all scars play a role in the healing process. It’s the way the body responds to injury.
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While prescription medications can have some unpleasant side effects, most diminish as your body adjusts to the drug. In other cases, side effects may persist or be worrisome enough that you should talk to your health care provider.
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Nutrition specialist Dr. Melina Jampolis says that about 1 in 3 children in America are either overweight or obese. Like overweight and obese adults, the goal for children should focus on maintaining a healthy weight.
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According to Dr. Peter Ernest Haiman, a child rearing expert and therapist, a child's need to develop a sense of autonomy is particularly strong between 1 and 4 years old.
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Although individual children grow at different rates, full-term babies delivered after 37 weeks have had more time to develop before birth. As a result, they’re more likely to hit their developmental milestones on time, whereas infants born prematurely may lag behind. Noted pediatrician Dr.
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Children of veterans can receive various benefits as a result of a parent’s service in the armed forces. Most benefits are for the children of deceased veterans. In some cases, benefits are also paid to children of veterans who have suffered a permanent disability.
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The legal process for changing a child’s name to his biological father’s last name is not as simple as amending a birth certificate, Social Security card or other official document, according to Gayle R. Rosenblum, a New York family law attorney.
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Controlling relationships can be destructive to individuals in many ways. These patterns of behavior may lead to social isolation or damage a person’s self esteem. In severe cases, controlling behavior can eventually culminate in emotional and/or physical abuse.
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Disposable diapers are a popular consumer product, especially in the U.S. Although they offer convenience, they do have several dangerous environmental drawbacks.
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Gastritis commonly refers to irritation or inflammation of the stomach lining. Diet can make this medical condition worse. Spicy and highly acidic foods increase the production of stomach acids, irritating the mucus lining of the stomach.
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For centuries, people have used vinegar as a folk remedy to treat various ailments. Even today, some people believe that vinegar has healing properties that include relieving pain associated with arthritis, aiding digestion and treating infections.
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Late-night snacking doesn’t necessarily lead to putting on unwanted pounds. Since your body loses vitamins while you sleep, eating a nutritious snack before bedtime is actually good for you. The key is to avoid unhealthy snacking and eat foods that are rich in essential nutrients.
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Cranberry juice contains a number of nutrients such as vitamins C, E and K that your body needs. Along with being a rich source of antioxidants, cranberry juice contains calcium, phosphorus and potassium, and it is low in cholesterol and saturated fat.
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Although your body absorbs about 30 percent of the calcium from the foods and beverages you consume, the amount can vary. Other factors affect the rate of absorption as well as the amount of calcium the body excretes in sweat, urine and feces.
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The body needs minerals like magnesium and phosphorus to function properly. Not getting enough of these nutrients or taking in too much can have adverse side effects. Whereas magnesium deficiency is common, having too much phosphorus in the diet occurs more often than phosphorus deficiency.
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Sometimes food is what triggers a gallbladder attack. Chemical food additives and preservatives, dairy products, eggs, poultry, pork, onions, nuts, citrus fruits, gluten and corn are common food allergens that can bring on attacks, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.
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Foods typically known for causing indigestion include fatty and acidic meals and sugar. Avoiding foods that bring on indigestion isn’t always enough to prevent the problem; you must also increase consumption of alkaline foods that neutralize stomach acids.
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Candidates for police work must pass the physical fitness test if they want to enter into law enforcement. Although the specific requirements and tests can vary from state to state, applicants basically need to demonstrate that they are agile and can move quickly when needed.
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