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The Effects of Smoking on Babies

We all know smoking isn’t good for you; it turns out it’s just as harmful, if not more so, for a developing baby. Low birth weight, a greater risk of SIDS and an increased risk of childhood asthma are just a few of the health problems faced by babies who are exposed to nicotine in the womb. Give your baby a better chance at a healthy, happy infancy by cutting out cigarettes and staying away from second hand smoke.

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Keeping Heart Healthy

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in women. Yet most people picture middle-aged men when they hear about heart disease. While some risk factors for heart disease cannot be changed, simple lifestyle changes will allow a woman to keep her heart healthy. A healthy heart is only one benefit women will experience by making healthy lifestyle choices. A lower risk of other health conditions and lower numbers on the scale may also result from these changes.