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Menopause is a point in time 12 months after a woman's last period. The years leading up to that point, when women may have changes in their monthly cycles, hot flashes, or other symptoms, are called the menopausal transition or perimenopause. The menopausal transition most often begins between ages 45 and 55.

Food poisoning, a type of foodborne illness, is a sickness people get from something they ate or drank. The causes are germs or other harmful things in the food or beverage.Symptoms of food poisoning often include upset stomach, diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms usually start within hours or several days of eating the food. Most people have mild illness and get better without treatment.Food can be contaminated at any point from the farm or fishery to the table. The problem can begin during growing, harvesting or catching, processing, storing, shipping, or preparing.

Your health care provider will examine your nails and perhaps take some nail clippings or scrape debris from under your nail. These samples are sent to a lab to identify the cause of your symptoms.Other conditions, such as psoriasis, can mimic a fungal infection of the nail. Microorganisms such as yeast and bacteria also can infect nails. Knowing the cause of your infection helps determine the best treatment.Treatment for toenail fungus isn't always needed. And sometimes self-care and nonprescription products clear up the infection. Talk with your health care provider if your condition doesn't improve. Treatment depends on the severity of your condition and the type of fungus causing it. It can take months to see results. And even if your nail condition improves, repeat infections are common.

Life has changed now that your baby is here, and you might have lots of questions about what to do. These tips can help first-time parents feel confident about caring for a newborn in no time.Here are the best tips for newborn baby care during the first month of nursing, soothing, sleeping, getting your partner involved, going out, and staying sane. Remember, you and your baby are both new at this. With some practice and time, you'll both find your groove. We talked to seasoned parents and baby experts to make your first month with your newborn easier.

Testosterone is a steroid hormone that the body mainly produces in the testicles and ovaries. The adrenal glands also produce small amounts.During puberty in people assigned male at birth, testosterone is one of the main drivers of physical changes like muscle development, voice changes, and hair growth. People assigned female at birth produce testosterone but in lower quantities and have higher estrogen levels. If you and your partner are experiencing fertility issues, you are not alone. More than 6 million people have trouble conceiving each year, and that number continues to rise. Infertility affects individuals of every age, race, income level, and sex. But if you're experiencing male infertility-which is usually caused by a low sperm count and/or abnormal sperm production-there are things you can do to increase your odds of conception.

A person with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may find that consuming specific foods and following certain diets can help manage their condition.This book describes how diet affects COPD and outlines the best diet for COPD, including foods to eat and avoid. Also, it provide an example meal plan for COPD, along with tips for cooking and eating.

Hair loss is a common worldwide problem! Although every individual experiences hair loss differently, seeing hair fall off from the scalp might leave you feeling crushed. While poor hair care practices are the primary cause of hair loss, there are numerous additional factors that may also be to blame. If you are wondering how to control hair fall, here's some expert advice to help you stop hair loss and boost hair growth.

Epilepsy is a common condition of the brain in which a person has a tendency to have recurrent unprovoked seizures.About 70 per cent of people with epilepsy gain control of their seizures with medication. People who continue to have seizures are more vulnerable to the potential safety risks associated with seizures, especially when seizures occur without warning and impair awareness.Epilepsy, like other long-term conditions such as asthma or diabetes, comes with certain risks. If left unchecked these can become very serious.Seizure-related risks are higher when people have poorly controlled seizures. Good seizure control is the first step in reducing seizure-related risks.Seizures can sometimes lead to injuries or falls, and they can occasionally be more serious - even contributing to, or causing, death.

Spring means flower buds and blooming trees - and if you're one of the millions of people who have seasonal allergies, it also means sneezing, congestion, a runny nose and other bothersome symptoms. Seasonal allergies - also called hay fever and allergic rhinitis - can make you miserable. But before you settle for plastic flowers and artificial turf, try these simple strategies to keep seasonal allergies under control. To reduce your exposure to the things that trigger your allergy signs and symptoms (allergens): Stay indoors on dry, windy days. The best time to go outside is after a good rain, which helps clear pollen from the air.Avoid lawn mowing, weed pulling and other gardening chores that stir up allergens.Remove clothes you've worn outside and shower to rinse pollen from your skin and hair.Don't hang laundry outside - pollen can stick to sheets and towels.Wear a face mask if you do outside chores.Take extra steps when pollen

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that impacts how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing problems in social interaction and communication. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. The term "spectrum" in autism spectrum disorder refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. Autism spectrum disorder begins in early childhood and eventually causes problems functioning in society - socially, in school and at work, for example. Often children show symptoms of autism within the first year. A small number of children appear to develop normally in the first year, and then go through a period of regression between 18 and 24 months of age when they develop autism symptoms.

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable. Here's a look at some common cold remedies and what's known about them.

With any type of goal, it often helps to follow the same approach as the people who have already done it. For those who want to be financially successful, it makes sense to learn from millionaires and multimillionaires.These days anyone can become a millionaire. Now, it's not easy to become a millionaire, but it is not rocket science either. Becoming a millionaire requires a we put in the work, grind extra hours, and be a goal-oriented person for the most part. Of course, some people have become wealthy through an inheritance or a trust fund. But for the most part, millionaires have built their wealth from the ground up to get to where they are. They are mostly self-made. And from our research, much of their success stems from their habits, their millionaire habits.

For many reasons, negotiating has gotten a bit of a bad reputation. When we think about negotiation strategies, one of two images tends to come to mind. Either we imagine quick-talking, slick salespeople who only care about the bottom line, or we think of the pressure we feel when we need to ask for something we want.Either way, negotiating often feels like a zero-sum game. We think that the person who "did it right" is the one that got what they wanted. But there are more reasons to negotiate than just asking for a raise or haggling for a bargain.

Parents with teenagers know nothing comes easy, including money management. But with young adults facings mounting levels of student loans and credit card debt, building a strong financial foundation early on is more important than ever. Learn how teens tend to spend and save, and consider teaching them age-appropriate money habits that can last a lifetime.

When you create something that helps people and makes an impact on their lives, that impact will keep the sales continually flowing. Impact builds your brand and business. In the competitive world of business, the best way to stand out is to focus on the impact you can make, not by being a clone. Impact means several things to several people. To a leader, impact means leaving a legacy in the lives of people. To a parent, impact means training your child/children with good morals, to a coach, it can mean making an individual better than you met them. Stories abound about the best form of impact. Making an impact is like an investment. When you invest or impact someone's life with genuine intentions, you are bound to reap from your investments in the nearest future. The mistakes most people make in life is that they tend to reap where they have not sowed. The reward of impact is gratitude and appreciation.

Turning passion into profit is the idea of making money by doing something you deeply enjoy. It's about creating a career out of your interests and hobbies. By turning your passion into a business, you can do something you love every day while earning an income. It's a way to make work feel like play. Many successful entrepreneurs have turned their passion into profit and have shown that it's possible for anyone to do it. Have you ever daydreamed about quitting your uninspiring job and pursuing your passion full-time? You're not alone. Many people feel unfulfilled in their careers and yearn for a way to turn their hobbies or interests into a profitable venture. But how do you make that transition? How do you turn your passion into profit? In this article, we'll explore some practical steps you can take to transform your passion project into a successful business. Let's dive in!

Every cell, tissue, and organ in the human body relies on nutrients for energy to perform its function properly. Nutrients come from the food you eat. In the best-case scenario, you eat a well balanced diet with lean meats, poultry, and fish along with lots of vegetables, legumes, fruits, and healthy nuts. This healthy diet provides nutrients such as minerals and vitamins, which become energy sources on a cellular level. In contrast, if you eat meals and snacks loaded with processed foods, salt, sugars, and fats, your body doesn't get what it needs to properly grow and thrive, which can compromise not only normal function, but also long-term health.Adequate nutrition refers to eating foods that provide the bare minimum for survival. For instance, it's possible to eat mostly junk food like salty potato chips, meals like high fat frozen dinners, and sugary snacks. In contrast, optimal nutrition means you're consistently eating foods that properly fuel your body for top performance.

Plant-based diets have existed since ancient times, but the term "plant-based" is just around 20 years old, according to a 2022 review that defines plant-based foods as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, herbs, spices, and whole grains. Unlike vegan eating, a plant-based or, alternatively, plant-focused, diet does not have to exclude animal foods like red meat, fish, chicken, eggs, and dairy. Rather, a plant-based eater may still enjoy animal foods while deliberately building an overall eating pattern that is rich in or primarily made of plants, but not consisting only of plants.

Healthy eating is challenging when you're busy. It requires preparation and planning, but maintaining healthy eating habits is easier than you may think-and the rewards are well worth it. Eating a nutritious diet can help improve your health, boost your energy and immune system, reduce stress, and protect your overall well-being. If work and other responsibilities keep you busy, following nine simple tips can help you create a healthy eating plan that fits your hectic schedule.

In the past few decades, our diets have changed dramatically. Highly processed foods are more common than fruits and vegetables, as Americans opt for convenient choices that fit in to their busy lifestyles. Enter the Paleo diet plan, which seeks to ditch processed options in favor of the foods eaten by our ancestors.The Paleo diet has been associated with many health benefits, from better blood sugar levels to reduced inflammation. It's considered one of the best diets to lose weight because it's high in protein and fat and emphasizes the consumption of nutrients.It may also increase satiety and help correct nutrient deficiencies. Still, the diet has remained the subject of much controversy in recent years.Despite this, the Paleo diet plan remains very popular, and there is a massive community of people who swear by it, claiming that it can be a convenient, easy-to-follow and effective way to attain better health.So what is it, and does it work? Here's your Paleo diet beginner's guide.

Dietary fibre in foods can improve your gut health as it can help keep us regular, reduce the risk of bowel cancer and feed the healthy bacteria in our gut. Wholefoods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, wholegrains and nuts, may prevent the growth of some bacteria linked to diseases and inflammation.

A balanced diet supplies the nutrients your body needs to work effectively. Without balanced nutrition, your body is more prone to disease, infection, fatigue, and low performance.Children who don't get enough healthy foods may face growth and developmental problems, poor academic performance, and frequent infections.They can also develop unhealthy eating habits that may persist into adulthood. Without exercise, they'll also have a higher risk of obesity and various diseases that make up metabolic syndrome, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Eating as mindfully as we do on retreat or in a mindfulness course is not realistic for many of us, especially with families, jobs, and the myriad distractions around us. This is not to mention that our friends, family, and colleagues might not have the patience to eat with us as we take five minutes with each bite. So have some self-compassion, and consider formal mindful eating on retreat and special occasions, as well as informal mindful eating in your daily life.Paying attention to the moment-to-moment experience of eating can help you improve your diet, manage food cravings, and even lose weight. Here's how to start eating mindfully.

Many people across the globe have started becoming health conscious and they wish to simplify the process of finding a healthy diet. In this course, Intermittent Fasting (IF) got introduced to help people lose weight, simplify their diet pattern, and thus help improve their overall health.Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a type of diet that focuses more on when you should eat rather than what should you consume. This pattern is mainly considered to be interesting by the younger population and many other people. It determines the cycle between the fasting and eating period.Hence, it cannot be called a conventional diet but a change in the eating pattern. There are many types of Intermittent Fasting, let's discuss 5 popular types of Intermittent Fasting (IF).