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Comments As any person who has delivered a baby knows, labor and delivery can be tough on your body.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Compounding the lousy feeling in your brain, the inflammation that alcohol causes can be tough on the gut the day after a bender, says Dr. Sally Adams, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Crisp, dry winter air can be tough on your skin, so now is the time to stock up on a high-quality, hydrating moisturizer.
—Erin Johnson, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
These exercises can be tough on your joints, especially the knees, so they may not be recommended for beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2025
Compounding the lousy feeling in your brain, the inflammation that alcohol causes can be tough on the gut the day after a bender, says Dr. Sally Adams, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Birmingham.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 9 Jan. 2025
Crisp, dry winter air can be tough on your skin, so now is the time to stock up on a high-quality, hydrating moisturizer.
—Erin Johnson, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
These exercises can be tough on your joints, especially the knees, so they may not be recommended for beginners.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 19 Dec. 2024
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