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Severe Lower Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy

Having a baby is one of the most natural things in the world. You’ve probably heard people say this, or entertained this thought yourself. However, acknowledging the truth of this statement does little to help you relax when you are pregnant. Pregnancy can be a time of great joy, expectation and bliss. It can also create anxiety and stress in your life, especially when symptoms arise that may signal a problem with your pregnancy. The March of Dimes warns that severe abdominal cramping during pregnancy requires a call to your health care provider.

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New Study Proves Pot Lowers IQ Points

Does smoking pot make you stupid? New research suggests that lighting up joints on a regular basis may lower a person’s IQ… for life. A recently published study out of New Zealand has been following 1,037 for the past 25 years. The subjects of the study were issued IQ tests at age 13 and again at age 38. Throughout the study, participants were surveyed about their drug use.

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How Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Can Lower Your Child’s IQ

A childs IQ can be affected by the amount of pesticides their mother is exposed to while pregnant. High amounts of exposure to certain pesticides while pregnant have been linked to lower IQs in school-aged children. The harmful pesticide is organophosphates. Its commonly found on berries, green beans, and other various fruits and vegetables. Outside of the grocery store, the pesticide is often used in homes and gardens.

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Lower Back Exercises for Women

Regular exercise keeps you healthy and better able to move around. In addition to general cardiovascular exercise, many women target specific areas of the body. Lower back exercises help strengthen the muscles that support the spine. There are several exercises to work on the lower back muscles, and most of the moves involve other parts of the body.