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May 22, 2008 -
It's been said that trying someone's engagement ring on your left ring finger is bad luck for single women. Why? I'm not sure, but even though I know it's just an old wives tale, it's one superstition that I don't want to test!
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Nov 13, 2009 -
Expectant women are full of anticipation before meeting their wee ones. One of the most suspenseful moments is when the gender is revealed — be it in the delivery room or the ultrasound. Before that moment arrives, some women believe they already know if their child is going to be a boy or girl.
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Sep 26, 2009 -
Expecting mamas love to try and determine the sex of their unborn child using old wives' tales, but how well do you know the legends? Take the quiz to find out.
Question 1 of 7At your last OB appointment, your baby's heart rate was 150 BPM.
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Sep 23, 2009 -
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? And do you need all that water? With myths and old wives' tales sounding more like bona fide medical advice, knowing how to take care of yourself can be plain confusing.
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Aug 06, 2009 -
Like humans, batteries are perishable products that deteriorate from the start of their lives. But, like eating well and using SPF, there are a few things you can do to slow their aging. Following an old wives' tale, my grandmother always kept her batteries in the freezer.
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Jul 31, 2009 -
Pregnancy is filled with old wives' tales about everything from how an expectant mother is carrying to foods that will bring on labor. Last week we separated the myths from reality when it comes to fertility, now it's time to do the same for pregnancy. Let's see if you can determine fact from fiction.
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Jul 02, 2009 -
At his seminar in Aspen, Iron Chef Michael Symon had a lot to share beyond flavor and spice. The pork-loving chef demonstrated how to make a double-bacon "BBLT" sandwich, with bacon, pork belly, lettuce, and pickled tomato, and kept the crowd entertained with his wisecracking (in addition to wanting to kill the inventor of the garlic press, Michael also wants to go after the guy who invented turkey bacon). As he paid homage to the pig with his 'wich, he also had plenty of pointers to offer when it comes to preparing meat.
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May 01, 2009 -
A mother of two boys may decide to give it her all with one last pregnancy in hopes of fulfilling her life long dream of having a daughter to keep her company on shopping trips and spa days. Parents desperate to determine the gender of their baby often turn to old wives tales hoping to see the family jewels during an ultrasound. Some of these ideas sound ridiculous while others have an ounce of logical reasoning behind them.
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Jun 18, 2008 -
DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions.
Hey DrSugar,
What's the truth behind "sweating out a cold"? Sometimes when I am sick, people suggest that I go for a run or something to sweat it out, but it seems like my body is a little weak and that's the last thing I should be doing.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
- Highlights
- Introduction
- The Body's Response
- Complications
- Conditions with Similar Sym...
- Treatment
- Risk Factors
- Lifestyle Changes
- Resources
- References
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Highlights
- Some people are pre-programmed for a heightened response to stress by conditions in the womb. Pregnant women under stress who eat a diet high in protein and low in carbohydrates have babies with higher cortisol levels. Later on, these levels increase in response to stress.
- The impact of stress on the heart and circulation system is becoming more clear.
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