How Much Weight Should I Gain During Pregnancy? Gaining the right amount of weight during pregnancy helps your baby grow to a healthy size. But gaining too much or too little weight may lead to serious health problems for you and your baby. Too much weight gain raises...
What is Occupational Asthma? Our jobs can sometimes bring us into contact with substances that can cause asthma to flare up. Occupational asthma is caused by inhaling fumes, gases, dust or other potentially harmful substances while on the job. If you’re exposed to any...
Can you get enough if you’re lactose intolerant? You’ve heard for years about the importance of getting enough calcium in your diet. But what if you’re lactose intolerant? Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to get enough calcium while also avoiding lactose....
Do’s and Don’ts for Healthier Nails To keep your fingernails looking their best: Keep fingernails dry and clean. This prevents bacteria from growing under your fingernails. Repeated or prolonged contact with water can contribute to split fingernails. Wear cotton-lined...
How Important is Flossing? Is flossing really all that important? Yes! When you floss, you are cleaning the areas of the teeth that a toothbrush cannot access. Left on its own, plaque bacterial biofilm organizes and changes the environment in your mouth so that...
Taking Care of Our Skin As We Age Older adults are at increased risk for pressure ulcers on the skin because their circulation is poorer, their skin is thinner and drier, and there is less fatty tissue to cushion it. Older skin is easily injured and slower to heal. If...
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