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healthy eating guidelines
New Dietary Guidelines
The United States Department of Agriculture jointly with the Department of Health and Human Services released their new dietary guidelines. For the first time in its history the new guidelines recommend…
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maternal fetal attachment
The Maternal-Fetal Bond
The maternal-fetal bond begins at conception with implantation of the embryo. The embryo embeds itself into the maternal endometrium and then begins the process of establishing a data network. The…
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healthy sperm
Enhance Sperm by Choosing Salmon Over Pepperoni
A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition (2014;144(7):1091-8) suggested that eating fish instead of other meats was associated with better sperm parameters including count and morphology than seen…
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ACOG Guidelines Encourage Exercise During Pregnancy
ACOG Guidelines Encourage Exercise During Pregnancy
American Obstetrics and Gynecology guidelines encourage continuing exercise during pregnancy, even in those patients who participate in daily vigorous exercise. It also encourages sedentary women to initiate exercise during pregnancy.…
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Overweight and obesity with infertility
‘Healthy Obesity’ is a Myth
Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 kg/m2. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions throughout the world and especially in the United States.  Obesity is associated…
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New Year's Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Resolutions
Health and Fitness in the New Year
Many people resolve to finally start working on their health and fitness in the New Year.  If you are among the many people whose New Year’s resolutions include making changes…
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