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Haircolor Cheat Sheet: Should You or Shouldn’t You?

So you want to color your hair, but youre a little hesitant. Thats understandable considering how complicated the whole process can seem. Should you get one all-over color, highlights or both? Are semi-permanent or permanent formulas better for you? And what is balayage, anyway? Weve come up with these haircolor cliff notes to get you started, but the best resource is always a professional colorist. So read up, then take what youve learned to your local salon.

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Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy in Women Over 35

If you are trying to get pregnant after the age of 35, it generally triggers the need for additional medical testing and supervision. Most pregnant women over 35, however, have healthy pregnancies and deliveries. Finding out you are pregnant past the age of 35 can sometimes be a surprise, but if you know what symptoms to look for, it will help you decide when it is time to take a pregnancy test.

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Pregnancy Problems in the First Trimester

Finding out you are pregnant may have you jumping for joy and wondering what to expect. You will go through many changes as the baby grows inside you. Your doctor may refer to trimesters when he discusses the development of your baby. The first trimester encompasses the time from the beginning of your last period through your 12th week. Knowing what issues can arise during your first trimester can help you know what to expect and can alert you as to certain problems that may signal a need to visit your doctor.

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Metabolic Disorder & Weight Loss

Metabolic disorder is so common in the United States that it has three different names–metabolic syndrome, syndrome X or dysmetabolic syndrome. The American Heart Association estimates that metabolic syndrome will soon beat cigarette smoking to become the number-one cause of heart disease in the United States. Weight loss is key to treating metabolic disorder.

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Top 10 Best Diets

Finding the right diet for your body and lifestyle is a challenge, whether you need to lose 10 lbs. or 100 lbs. The best diets help you learn how to eat to stay at your goal weight, correct the behaviors that led to weight gain and improve your overall health. The best diet is one you can stick to without giving in to temptation for one more brownie or that slice (or pan) of pizza.