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10 Things To Not Touch If You Want To Avoid The Flu

Everyone seems to be sick and unfortunately the flu this year is nothing to sneeze about (pun intended). This year's influenza strain is hitting hard and while the flu shot can protect you from some strains of the virus, it certainly can't protect you from all. According to the CDC,“There are many different flu viruses…

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How to Identify and Treat Pinworms

This post is in partnership with Reese’s Pinworm. How much do you know about pinworms? Pinworms are kind of an icky subject and not frequently discussed, but are without a doubt necessary to know about, especially if you have children heading off to school this year. So what are they anyway? Pinworms are contagious intestinal…

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10 Foods To Avoid During Pregnancy

Its clear that gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy involves eating a healthy and well-balanced diet so that your baby gets all the nutrients he or she needs to grow in a healthy way.Weight GainIn general, you will need to consume up to 300 more calories a day to meet the needs of your growing baby. Ideally you want to gain about 2 to 4 pounds during your first three …