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Gum Health and Its Surprising Connection to Heart Disease
When it comes to heart health, most people think of cholesterol, blood pressure, and even genetics. What rarely ever comes up? The gums. But here's the thing that many people do not know about gum health: how healthy or unhealthy your gums are can actually have a pretty big influence on how healthy or unhealthy…
Mario Lopez’s Daughter Gia Celebrates her Second Birthday
Happy birthday to little Gia Francesa Lopez! The daughter of Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza recently celebrated her second birthday with mom in Mazza’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Penn.
Treating Heartburn During Pregnancy
An old wives’ tale suggests that if you have heartburn during pregnancy, your baby will be born with a full head of hair. This is little consolation, however, to those who are experiencing it. Fortunately, you can treat the heartburn that you have and prevent heartburn from happening through making small changes.
When Should You Hear a Heartbeat in the First Trimester of Pregnancy?
Similar to feeling you baby’s kicking movements, hearing his heartbeat can help reassure you that everything is going fine with your pregnancy. Normally heard during the first trimester of pregnancy, this amazing sound may help bring home the reality of impending parenthood. This experience also provides one of earliest, audible contacts you and your husband have with your growing child. Knowing when you might first hear your baby’s heartbeat allows you to prepare for this big moment and invite others to be present at this exciting, prenatal appointment.
How to Work Out & Lose Weight
You’ve set a goal to get healthier and lose weight, and you know you need to work out and exercise to do it. The big question is: what and how much exercise do you need? According to B.E. Ainsworth of the Mayo Clinic, your goal should be 30 to 60 minutes a day of moderately intense exercise, which means it should increase your breathing and heart rates and make you break out in a light sweat.