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Study Finds Father’s Age is Linked to Risk of Autism
A new study published in the journal, Nature, found that a mans age may affect his childs chances of developing autism or schizophrenia. This is because random mutations in the chromosomes provided by the father become more prevalent as the man gets older. The research was prompted by the belief that increasing cases of autism in the last few years may be due to the increasing age at which couples are starting families. However, it also noted that the age of the mother had little or nothing to do with the outcome of her child developing autistic traits.
Ovarian Aging and Infertility
The decrease in female fecundity beginning after the age of 30 and exaggerated after 40 is a well documented finding. This age-related decline in fertility is the result of several factors that contribute to overall reproductive failure. Women over 35 require a longer period to achieve conception than younger women, and a higher percentage of older women will never achieve pregnancy. In addition, the rate of early pregnancy wastage increases substantially during the 30s, and is over 50% after age 40.
How Many Calories Does a Teenage Girl Need a Day?
Teenage girls have different calorie needs than older women and than younger girls. They also have different needs than boys their age, who generally need to consume more calories each day than girls. Teach your teenager to eat healthy, nutritious foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins, to make sure she gets the calories and nutrition she needs each day.
Hiding Behind Your Children in Divorce
Separation and divorce is traumatic for the whole family, yet each person within the family will have a unique experience when it comes to dealing and healing from this life transition. Learning to honor and respect each family members emotional response to the separation and divorce is an important part of moving on in a healthy adaptive way.
What Is the Cost of Breast Implants?
Gravity, that wonderful element that holds our feet firmly on this planet, gets kudos for keeping us from becoming part of the spinning space debris, but it often wreaks havoc on a woman’s figure. Over the years, breast tissue tends to sag and decrease in volume. Mothers may notice a decrease in breast volume after quitting breastfeeding. Many women decide to get their breasts enlarged through a surgical procedure known as breast augmentation. Like all cosmetic surgeries, breast augmentation carries a price tag that varies depending on geographical locations and other factors.