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When pregnant during the summer, it's tempting to take some time to lay out in the sun for the ideal sun-kissed glow. But before you head out with your swimsuit and towel, consider the way that UV rays affect both you and your baby.
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Poor circulation in your calves, ankles and feet is typically heralded by a prickly feeling or even complete numbness in the lower extremities.
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Stretch marks from rapid weight gain or pregnancy can be embarrassing and unsightly. The red marks that occur when your skin stretches too fast may be dark or light, long or short, deep or shallow.
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When you push your body during exercise or exercise without the proper nutrition, a wave of nausea could interrupt your workout. Sickness and vomiting often cut a workout short, since you then have to attend to your symptoms.
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A tingling sensation in your feet can be the result of a variety of disorders and medical problems. It could also be the result of something as simple as an uncomfortable position.
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While you're fast asleep at night, your brain is working furiously to process information and update your memory. This phenomenon occurs during the rapid eye movement -- or REM -- phase of sleep. REM sleep happens every 60 to 90 minutes during sleep and lasts only about five minutes.
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Feeling the first flutters and kicks of your baby is a rite of passage for every pregnant woman. While the kicks sometimes act as a way to keep you up all night, they are also an effective indicator of your baby's overall health.
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The aches and pains of pregnancy, especially during your last trimester, can seriously affect your quality of life. The shift in balance that your growing belly causes often results in lower back pain, leg and hip pain and other issues.
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Stomach gas is the cause of pain in your baby's belly, which can sometimes result in discomfort, flatulence and colic symptoms. While gas, specifically gas after eating, is common in babies, it can still be the sign of a more serious condition. To properly deal with baby gas, you must first understand the causes.
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A fever, bad breath and loss of appetite are all signs of the flu virus or throat infection in children. The flu is a fairly common ailment, but it can become dangerous when a toddler's temperature reaches a dangerous level or he refuses to eat and drink to the point of dehydration.
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You've probably heard that exercise can have a positive effect on your mood. Exercise can help stimulate the release of endorphins, which are the "feel-good hormones" that supposedly give you a feeling of elation after you've finished sweating it out.
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ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects from 3 to 7 percent of all school-aged children, estimates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children who suffer from ADHD often have trouble paying attention, being calm and socializing, so disciplining a child with ADHD can be a challenge.
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Better posture can make you look both taller and thinner. When you hunch over or slouch, you immediately lose inches off of your height, which can also make you look heavier. By improving your posture, you can look taller without ever growing.
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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that affects individuals who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. If you suffer from too much sleep, or oversleeping, it can be a confusing condition.
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Eczema, also known as atopic eczema or dermatitis, is manifested by dry, scaly skin on certain areas of the body. Prevalent on the hands, neck, elbows and other areas of the skin that are prone to dryness, eczema can make you feel itchy and even cause pain.
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When your child doesn't sleep well, neither do you. An itchy bottom can interrupt everyone's rest, especially if it gets worse at night or when your child is trying to rest.
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An itchy scalp that affects the back of your head and leaves you with thick scales of skin can be embarrassing and annoying. Before you dismiss your itchy scalp as something as simple as dandruff, a trip to the doctor may be in order.
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Pencil pushups are a workout for convergence insufficiency, or hand-eye coordination problems. A study performed by the Pennsylvania College of Optometry and published in "Optometry and Vision Science"
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Exercise is supposed to make your body healthier and make you feel better, but there are times when you finish a workout and feel clammy and nauseous. This is due to a number of factors, all of which can make fitness an unpleasant experience.
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Cavities can cause sensitivity to one or more of the following: sweets, hot, cold, biting, and chewing. If the cavity is large enough that it reaches the nerve of the tooth, there may also be swelling and pus. There are short and long term fixes for pain relief.
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