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Stretch marks are extremely common and affect a vast majority of women during their pregnancy. They appear as raised red, pink, purple or dark brown lines or streaks in the skin. Stretch marks generally appear on a woman's belly during pregnancy from the ...

Having a beautiful golden glow is something many people dream about. A nice tan makes you feel young and beautiful not to mention just a little sexy as well. The downside is traditional methods for achieving this look come with risks and side effects such...

"Apple" or "Pear" - Which Shape Is Better? It's not just important to know how MUCH fat a person has, but also where that fat is located on the body. The pattern of body fat distribution tends to differ in men and women. It is most common for wo...

Once a month there's an electric bill coming in the mail with your name on it. For the next week, it's telling the kids to shut the lights off when you're done, And most of the time, you turn them off yourself. Right? Meanwhile downstairs there's the TV, ...

Some cultures consider birthmarks extremely lucky and the body part they grace especially endowed. But whatever their mystical implications, birthmarks are common in every human body. They are usually three basic classifications of birthmarks: • vas...

Coming to the choice to adopt internationally initiates an unforgettable journey. For many families, adopting internationally will be the most major event of their lives leading to the fulfillment of having a kid and completing their dreams of a family. A...

Coming to the decision to adopt internationally initiates an extraordinary journey. For a number of families, adopting internationally is the most exciting and important event in their life leading to the fulfillment of having a child and completing their...

Soul food cooking has a storied reputation for good eating and lots of it. Sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, fried chicken, collard greens, corn bread and more. People across America have made this southern cuisine one of the most popular American born ta...

Have you ever wondered what these engraved marks in plastic bottles or appliance parts mean? Frequently, we find ourselves confused about the purpose of these recycling symbols and their relevance to environmental and health issues. Plastic recycling...

The American Cancer Society Suggests you get to and maintain a healthy weight, exercise vigorously at least 30 minutes a day (preferably 45 to 60 minutes) and eat healthy diet including at least 5 or more servings of a wide variety of fresh fruit and raw ...