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The size of your pupils fluctuates dozens of time during the day in response to changing light. Assuming you're not exercising in the dark, some other factor is at play if your pupils are dilated during a workout.
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Anyone who has ever experienced an elbow injury knows how excruciating and inconvenient it can be. Even the smallest task, such as tying your shoes, can seem impossible when every bend of the arm causes pain.
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Nothing can ruin a cycling trip faster than knee pain. When every push of the pedal causes discomfort, you'll either be in constant pain or opt to end your ride early. Pain that comes from the head of the fibula can be caused by a number of things, so it's important to talk to your doctor as soon as it happens.
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Just hearing the word "ringworm” may make your skin crawl, but finding this fungal infection on your inner thighs is even more uncomfortable. Exercise can make ringworm worse, but it doesn’t necessarily have to interrupt your workout routine.
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Whether you’re grocery shopping, have a job that requires lifting or have a toddler who demands to be picked up, lifting certain objects is unavoidable during pregnancy. Knowing your limits is essential.
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Skipping the gym one day isn't likely to have much effect on you, but abruptly halting your regular exercise routine can hurt both your body and your mind. If you've been sidelined by a medical condition or injury, talk to your doctor about ways you can stay fit without getting hurt.
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Watching your child deal with an illness is always difficult, but her fever breaking is often a sign she's on the way to recovery. As her temperature starts to go down, she should start to feel better, but she won't be completely healthy right away.
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Although you don’t get your period during pregnancy, it’s not uncommon to feel menstrual-like cramps during this time. Cramps may be caused by gas, or they may be a sign of a larger problem.
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