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- Infant growth: Whats normal? - Mayo Clinic
A baby's head size is measured to get an idea of how well the brain is growing During the first month, a baby's head may increase about 1 inch (2 5 centimeters) But on average, the skull grows about 0 4 inches (1 centimeter) each month Your baby's health care provider will track growth at well-baby exams
- Tool: BMI and waist circumference calculator - Mayo Clinic
Body mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease
- Calorie calculator - Mayo Clinic
If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs
- A1C test - Mayo Clinic
An A1C test result shows the average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months The A1C test measures what percentage of hemoglobin in the blood is coated with sugar, also called glycated The higher the A1C level is, the poorer the blood sugar management
- Exercise: How much do I need every day? - Mayo Clinic
How much should the average adult exercise every day? For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: Aerobic activity
- Menopause - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
During the transition, the amount of hormones your ovaries make varies Perimenopause can last 2 to 8 years The average is about four years The hormone changes can cause symptoms such as: Irregular periods Vaginal dryness Hot flashes Night sweats Sleep problems Mood changes Trouble finding words and remembering, often called brain fog
- Colonoscopy - Mayo Clinic
In 10 years, if you're at average risk of colon cancer and you have no colon cancer risk factors other than age or if you have benign small polyps In 1 to 7 years, depending on a variety of factors: The number, size and type of polyps removed; if you have a history of polyps in previous colonoscopy procedures; if you have certain genetic
- Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
So how much fluid does the average, healthy adult living in a temperate climate need? The U S National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine determined that an adequate daily fluid intake is:
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