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… can take a toll.Overuse of the joint or keeping it in an awkward position for long periods (more on that later) can aggravate your bursae. That irritation leads to the swelling and inflammation that …
… the McClintock Effect, researchers have investigated whether the phases of the moon can push a woman’s period to start earlier or later in the month.“Although the moon’s pull affects the ocean’s …
… layers of skin.Exposure to amniotic fluid: Vernix gets thinner with time. Babies with a longer gestational period (born full-term or later) typically arrive with less vernix — and less protection from amniotic fluid. “When …
… such as a person’s name, instructions or a grocery list — over and over, and rehearse it later in the day and again periodically. Reread a particular paragraph or sentence so you remember it.Improve …
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… every three months or not at all.Hormonal birth control is a great option for regulating your period or preventing pregnancy (among other things … more on that later). But it can take your body time …
One day, you’re happily busting open peanuts at the ol’ ballgame, when suddenly, your lips are itching. It’s never happened before, and you wonder, What that’s all about? Or maybe you recently …
You peed on that little stick (or a few of them!) that confirms you’re pregnant. But now, you’re having some bleeding. Could you be having your period? Aren’t those supposed to stop …
If your monthly menstrual flow changes — getting heavier or lasting longer over time — it’s tempting to just buy pads or tampons that are more absorbent and put up with it, especially if you’re …
During perimenopause, your menstrual cycles become more irregular as your reproductive hormones start winding down. You’ve officially reached menopause when you haven’t had your period for 12 consecutive months. For most people, this …
One in every six people around the world lives with a neurological disorder, a broad term used to describe things such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, headaches or stroke.Although you can make …
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