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Pregnant Symptoms But Not Pregnant
When a woman becomes pregnant, her body changes in many ways–some good, some bad. Certain symptoms of pregnancy can be misleading because they’re not a guaranteed indicator of pregnancy. Many, in fact, can be attributed to other conditions. Particularly in the case of women who have never been pregnant, it’s easy to mistake such symptoms for those of an actual pregnancy.
Why Is it Healthy to Walk?
Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise. We learn to walk as toddlers and it stays with us throughout life. You don’t need equipment, a gym membership or a spotter to walk. Besides being so convenient, walking has many health benefits, including maintaining joint health, mood, heart heath, brain function and a healthy life in general. Here is how it does so much for the body.
Symptoms of High Functioning Autism
Understanding autism can be challenging. While high functioning autism is not an official diagnosis, it is a convenient term used by doctors, parents and teachers to describe individuals on the autism spectrum, but not profoundly affected. The number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders increases every year, and most are at the higher end of the spectrum. Autism can effect social behaviors, sensory comprehension, language development and more. How these symptoms display in each individual may differ and some people with autism may only have a few of these symptoms.
Pre Pregnancy Health
According to the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, couples need to make sure that they are healthy before deciding to have a baby. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that women schedule a pre-pregnancy examination with their physician. Taking the steps necessary to reduce the risk of complications can help to prepare you for a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
What Is Normal Body Fat Percentage for Women?
Adipose tissue, or fat, is essential for the body to function properly. According to the American Council on Exercise, women need a body fat percentage of 10 to 12 percent for the tissue to adequately protect the body, regulate temperature, provide insulation, produce sex hormones and supply enough fuel to carry out activities. Dangers arise when the body stores too much fat. The American Heart Association states that a higher body fat percentage can lead to greater risks for developing diabetes, strokes, gallstones, high blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease, even among women categorized in the “normal” range for weight and body mass index (BMI). A study released in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that levels of inflammation, which indicates a future risk for obesity, heart disease and metabolic disorders, correlated with a woman’s percentage of body fat and not with body weight or BMI.