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Poppy seed tea: Beneficial or dangerous?
Poppy seed tea may be used as a natural pain reliever. The key is the opioids in the seed coating, which may be dangerous.
Placenta: How it works, what's normal
Understand how this pregnancy organ works and what conditions can affect it.
Pericarditis
Inflammation of the tissue surrounding the heart can cause sharp chest pain and other symptoms. Know how pericarditis is diagnosed and treated.
Passive-aggressive behavior: What are the red flags?
Learn about the signs of this indirect way of expressing negative feelings.
Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Trying to get pregnant? Learn about ovulation signs and symptoms.
Oral health: A window to your overall health
Find out about the connection between your oral health and overall health.
Ocular migraine: When to seek help
Flashes of light, zigzagging patterns and temporary blindness — what does it all mean?
No pain, no gain? No way!
When it comes to exercise, the "No pain, no gain" mantra is bad advice. Exercise shouldn't hurt. At most, you may feel a little muscle soreness when you do a new workout or activity. If you feel pain, dizziness, nausea or shortness of breath during exercise, stop. You may be pushing yourself too hard.
Need motivation to exercise? Try a diary
Have you started a workout program? Good for you! Record your efforts to track progress toward your goals. After each workout, record these items: 1. The date. 2. Your activity (swimming, lifting weights, volleyball). 3. How long you exercised. 4. How you felt afterward. Having a chronicle of your improvement can be a great source of motivation.
Need a gym to get fit?
You don't need a gym membership to get in shape. You can fit physical activity into your daily life by doing things you enjoy outside of the gym. Play pickup basketball, go biking or walk around the park. Lift some hand weights while you watch your favorite TV show. Take the stairs at work or when shopping. Or take an exercise class through your community.
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