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Can Yo-Yo Dieting Affect Your Fertility?
Nearly all of us have wanted to drop a couple of pounds at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, many women learned about dreaded “d” word even before they knew their multiplication tables…. but did you know that dieting at a young age can have serious health consequences? In fact, drastic weight changes and excessive dieting can even be associated with problems getting pregnant and even infertility. Here are a few reasons why yo-yo dieting may be to blame for pregnancy struggles: Disruptions in Ovulation
How the Environment is Affecting Your Reproductive Health
It’s no secret that reproductive health is sensitive to the characteristics of an individual’s environment and that these effects vary in different parts of the world. For instance, in populations with high rates of STDs or poor healthcare services, women’s risk of experiencing premature delivery, fetal loss or prenatal mortality are higher than normal as infections routinely go untreated.
How Does Sex Affect Pregnancy?
A healthy sex life can add comfort and relieve stress during pregnancy. Still, some parents-to-be worry about continuing with their sex lives during the woman’s pregnancy. Some worry that it could, perhaps, harm a fetus. Others wonder when sex should cease. Most want to know which sex acts are okay during pregnancy. To help answer those questions, consider the mother’s health, the progress of the pregnancy and the feelings of both partners.
How Does Mercury Affect People?
Although mercury has been a well-known toxin for decades, it is only recently that studies have revealed the damaging effect mercury exposure can have on the brains and nervous systems of developing children. Knowing how to decrease your exposure to mercury during pregnancy is essential to preventing lasting neurological damage in your child.
How To Teach Your Children Good Financial Sense
Teaching kids sound financial habits at an early age gives all kids the opportunity to be successful when they are an adult. Warren Buffett April is Financial Literacy Month. Its also tax month and money is on the mind for most of us, for better or worse. Whether how to spend it or how to save it, money is in all of our lives, a connective tissue that directly affects our quality of life …