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Is Walking Good for Blood Pressure?

Walking is not only an enjoyable, easy fitness activity, it’s one of the best forms of exercise there is if you have high blood pressure. Unlike jogging and other high-impact sports and activities, walking is low impact. It allows you to gently increase your body’s aerobic capacity as it helps get your body and heart fitter and healthier.

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Exercise During Pregnancy & the Postpartum Period

Exercise is important both during pregnancy and after, but many new moms are afraid of what effects exercise may have on their babies and their own bodies. And there are limitations to what you should do during and immediately following pregnancy; this isn’t the time for extreme sports or a demanding aerobics class. However, if you combine some simple toning and strengthening exercises with a safe cardiovascular activity, you can maintain a fit body throughout the whole process of pregnancy and birth.

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Birthday Flower Unique Ideas

A bouquet of red roses makes a lovely birthday gift, but it can be fun to try something a little more imaginative. Fortunately, there are many unique gift ideas that involve flowers but add something a little bit different. Think about the kind of birthday your friend or loved one would like to celebrate and integrate that theme into your unique floral gift.

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Early Childhood Physical Education Activities

The Maine Department of Education states that effective early childhood physical education activities, those for preschool aged children, should promote long-term healthy habits and contribute to the entire learning process. This is why many preschool physical education activities focus on imagination and games as well as being physically fit. While each physical education class is different, the same goals are sought to be met and every activity has purpose.

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5 Steps to Increasing Sperm Count

In most cases, a couple that is trying to get pregnant will conceive within a year. When you are dreaming in pink and blue, though, a year can seem like an eternity. One way to help speed things along is to make sure the male’s sperm count is up to par. For most fertile men, the following suggestions can boost sperm count and promote healthy sperm production.