A habit is an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary. There may be some unhealthy habits that you may have learned over time like eating snacks while watching tv, or going to sleep late. Children also are capable of forming habits, whether they are good or bad. Raising a family ...
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A woman’s body goes through a lot of changes before, during, and after pregnancy. A lot of women have “baby blues” within the first few days after giving birth. This typically goes away within 5-7 days. Women who experience emptiness and sadness for more than two weeks may have postpartum depression. According to Medical News ...
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We all know that there are health benefits for people who work out regularly. For women who are trying to conceive, a healthy amount of exercise can help with fertility. Women who participate in regular and steady exercise have a higher chance of getting pregnant than women who do not. Fertility and Weight Sometimes weight ...
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About School Lunches Most children attending school in the United States typically spend 6-8 hours at school and consume the majority of their daily calories there. While a school is lunch provided for kids to eat, the menu is often limited and filled with junk food, fatty, or unhealthy options. It is said that schools ...
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As we all know the world wide web, smartphones, and social media apps are all entities of the new age. While most Baby Boomers prefer to not have anything to do with media or technology, and Generation X has one foot in the media world and one foot out, the Millennial generation is driven by ...
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Endometrial ablation is a procedure to treat many causes of heavy bleeding. Often, a doctor will first try to treat the heavy bleeding with medication, but if it still cannot be controlled endometrial ablation may be used. Essentially, it destroys a thin layer of the lining of the uterus to reduce bleeding to normal or ...
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One of the first things you will need to take your baby home from the hospital is a car seat, but which one should you get? Which one is the safest? Well, here’s the good news. All car seats on the market are required to meet government safety regulations, so no car seat is going ...
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Monthly menstrual cycles, also known as periods, are part of every young woman’s life. They are annoying but serve as a key measure for any woman’s overall health. A healthy menstrual cycle can range from 21 to 35 days and is heavily dependent on the individual. A missed or late period does not necessarily mean ...
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It’s the day you have been waiting for…finally being able to bring the newest member of your family home. If this isn’t your first rodeo, you know that leading up to this highly anticipated day and throughout your pregnancy, there are copious amounts of things to get done to prepare for your baby’s arrival. However, ...
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There’s no doubt that pacifiers are great for comforting your baby and calming their tears. However, if you are a new or expecting mom, it may have not even crossed your mind that there are setbacks to giving your baby a pacifier. It’s important to be aware of these setbacks as your baby grows and ...
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If you are expecting or a first-time parent, you may be wondering what the best choice is for you and your baby: breastfeeding or bottle feeding? The decision is dependent on your comfort level, lifestyle, and specific medical situations. Breastfeeding Health experts highly recommend breastfeeding as opposed to formula, especially during the first 6 ...
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Infertility is a disease characterized by the failure to establish a clinical pregnancy after 12 months. It is not uncommon, as infertility affects 1 in 8 couples. If you or someone you know is having trouble getting pregnant, there are several options if you decide to seek medical intervention. Approximately 85-90% of infertility cases are ...
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It’s a new year and many people set fitness and health as a new year resolution, but is that safe if you are pregnant? Overall, exercise is most definitely safe during pregnancy. As long as it is comfortable and there are no health conditions suggesting otherwise, your healthcare provider will most likely tell you to ...
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Nearly 500,000 women get hysterectomies each year in the United States. In fact, it is the second most common surgery among women in the U.S. according to the Office of Women’s Health. What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is an operation to remove a woman’s uterus. Depending on the reason for your operation, the surgeon ...
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The answer is YES! If you are an expecting mother for the first time, you may be wondering if it is safe to get your yearly flu shot. The flu shot is indeed safe for pregnant women and is in fact recommended for all pregnant women during the flu season by the Centers of Obstetricians ...
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There is no specific age at which you are required to visit an OB/GYN, but the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that girls first see a gynecologist when they’re between the ages of 13 and 15. More than likely, they will not need a pelvic exam during their first visit. The gynecologist ...
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An IUD for birth control (Intrauterine Device) is a tiny device that is put into your uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is long-term, but not permanent, and is one of the most effective forms of birth control. Currently, there are five different brands of FDA approved IUDs, which are divided into two types: copper IUDS ...
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that has affected nearly 98 million Americans. The infection can be passed on even if the infected person has not shown any signs or symptoms of HPV. In fact, symptoms of HPV can develop years after intercourse with someone who is infected. In most cases, HPV goes ...
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When people think of Halloween, they automatically think of trick-or-treating which is a classic “must-do” festivity. But have you tried any of these other family friendly Halloween activities? Pumpkin Picking Pumpkin picking is also a classic fall activity, but nowadays people often just get their pumpkins from the local grocery store. If you haven’t already ...
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No woman looks forward to visiting with an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN). However, visiting the OB/GYN on a yearly basis is important to both your overall health and feminine specific health. Important reasons why you should continue to visit your OB/GYN or consider going to one can be broken down into several categories. Overall Health The first ...
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