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Prenatal Fitness TechniquesA breakdown of the moves to prepare you for childbirth.
By Jennifer Medley
Though caution is often instinctive during the ever-changing state of pregnancy, physical activity keeps metabolism on track, improves circulation, decreases risk of gestational diabetes and helps with getting back into shape postdelivery. According to studies, it also eases labor. Perhaps because of their higher endurance levels, women who continue aerobic exercise during pregnancy often end up requiring less medication and have fewer episiotomies and cesarean sections.
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Shedding Light on Sun SafetyAbout two-thirds of U.S. children do not get adequate sun protection. What’s the best course of action to take for your child?
By Dr. Alan Greene
In the United States, more than one million adults are diagnosed with skin cancer each year. Since damage done to the skin during childhood is the main culprit, it’s extremely important to protect your child. Summer or winter, rain or shine, 9 a.m. or 1 p.m.—he needs to be shielded from an excessive amount of the sun’s harmful rays.
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Your Best ShotIn the debate over vaccines and children, it can be hard to know what to do. Here, we show you what to consider when weighing the options for your child.
By Cynthia Ramnarace
Parents make decisions for their children every day, ranging in importance from what to bring for snack time (applesauce vs. banana) to what preschool they should attend (Montessori vs. Waldorf). But lately, no topic has been the focus of as much heated discussion—among parents, physicians and the media—as the debate over whether to immunize children, on what schedule and with what vaccines.
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