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Pregnant women should generally avoid heavy lifting during their pregnancies. While it might be easy to let someone else handle carrying the groceries, it's much harder to turn down a sweet toddler who wants to climb into your arms.
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Thyroid disease affects millions of people in the United States, according to MedLine Plus. If your thyroid produces too much or not enough hormone, it can lead to problems ranging from weight changes and temperature sensitivity to cardiovascular issues.
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People who have dandruff can be more likely to develop acne, according to the University of Michigan Health Services. The dry skin flakes that are often the most salient symptom of dandruff can clog pores, causing pimples to form on your face and body.
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Head lice is common in schools and other environments with large numbers of people. Lice can spread by head-to-head contact, but you can also catch it through indirect contact, like using someone else's brush, borrowing someone's hat or even cuddling with an infected person's stuffed animals.
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Thin, fragile hair and brittle, breakage-prone nails are often part of the normal aging process. Overdoing cosmetic treatments like chemical hair processes and manicures with artificial nails or dark polish can also damage your hair and nails over time.
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Protein is an essential nutrient for maintaining a healthy body. Not only does it supply your body with energy, it also plays an important role in cell building and repair.
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Losing weight can be a great accomplishment, and if you've managed to reduce your weight, you should be pleased. You'll most likely enjoy improved health, better appearance and more energy. If you have stretch marks, though, it's time, not weight loss, that will make the biggest difference in their appearance.
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Few skin problems are as embarrassing as body odor, and when the odor is from an unexpected place it can be even worse. Though people expect sweaty feet and underarms to smell bad, a stinky scalp can be an unpleasant surprise.
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