Tag: health and wellness
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We Advocate for Water Conservation: Why Daily Baths Aren’t in Our Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Here’s a fact that might surprise some: my family doesn’t bathe every day. In fact, we don’t even have a shower. I can almost hear the gasp of dismay from some parents who are now imagining the state of my kids’ feet. The average American takes a daily shower, consuming approximately 17.2…
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My Complicated Journey with My Weight
Get Pregnant Fast I was just 10 years old when I first became aware of my weight. It was back-to-school shopping time, and as I tried on a navy blue T-shirt paired with plaid shorts, I felt uncomfortable in my own skin. I envied the slender figures of my peers and, under the harsh glow…
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Washing Dishes Could Be Your Most Hazardous Task Today
The Incident Get Pregnant Fast Last winter, I suffered a serious thumb injury when I accidentally severed a tendon. It was a significant setback that required intricate surgery, during which there was a possibility that a tendon from my wrist would need to be harvested to repair the damage. Thankfully, that didn’t occur, but I…
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The Internet Can’t Get Enough of This 8-Year-Old’s Fitness Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, self-love is a lesson that can start at any age. Meet 8-year-old Mia Thompson from Irving, Texas, who is showing us all how to embrace ourselves, one Rice Krispie Treat at a time. Living with her older cousin, Julia Marks, who is an avid runner, Mia decided to join…
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The Pick-Up Round-Up: A Showdown Between Ava and Lily
Get Pregnant Fast As the world of celebrity parenting continues to evolve, we find ourselves drawn into the intriguing dynamics between two popular figures, Ava and Lily. Here’s a quick glimpse into some eye-catching stories that have everyone buzzing. Think extravagant marriage proposals are the pinnacle of romance? You might want to reconsider. Recent reports…
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Being Pregnant Is Not ‘Giving Up on Yourself’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Being Pregnant Is Not ‘Giving Up on Yourself’ By Jessica Bennett Updated: April 19, 2023 Originally Published: April 19, 2023 In a recent interview, actress Mia Thompson shared how she felt she “let herself go” during her pregnancy, later shedding 60 pounds after giving birth. Mia is featured on the cover…
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Embracing My Body: A Journey to Self-Love at Nearly 40
Get Pregnant Fast As I glance through old photographs from my childhood, particularly those taken during my late elementary school years, I can’t help but see a gangly, awkward girl. She wore oversized T-shirts, often paired with acid-wash jeans and a disastrous perm, desperately trying to cloak her developing form. I was taller than most…
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Cheers! Research Suggests Wine Boosts Brain Function
Get Pregnant Fast Great news, wine aficionados! It turns out that our beloved drink is actually beneficial for our brains. In fact, it may be more advantageous than tackling those dreaded math equations, according to renowned neuroscientist Dr. Emily Carter. So, go ahead and arrange those back-to-back wine tastings with your friends without a hint…
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What Pregnancy Is Truly Like
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is a journey that unfolds day by day, week by week, and yes, pound by pound. It seems like every time I tackle one challenge, another one pops up just around the corner. I can finally say goodbye to the torturous months of relentless headaches that would morph into migraines, leaving…
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The Unpleasant Reality of Living with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast At first, I dismissed it as a passing virus—one that twisted my insides into knots, only to leave me gasping for relief after a relentless 45 minutes on the toilet. Surprisingly, once the storm passed, I felt fine, almost as if nothing had happened. But then the cycle repeated itself every week.…