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Social health doesn’t necessarily mean joining organizations or mingling in large groups, but it does involve participating in your community, living in harmony with others, communicating clearly, and practicing healthy sexual behaviors.

In about 60 to 75 percent of all pregnancies, there is increased risk of some problem, such as failure of the fetus to grow normally. 

 The contraceptive patch prevents pregnancy by delivering continuous levels of estrogen and progestin through the skin directly into the bloodstream so women are exposed to higher overall levels of estrogen, which may increase their risk of blood clots. The patch is waterproof and stays on in the shower, swimming pool, or hot tub.

 The ovaries, about the size and shape of apples, are located on either side of the uterus and contain egg cells called ova (singular, ovum). 

The primary sex hormone in males is estrogen, which is produced by the testes and the adrenal glands. 

 The testes manufacture testosterone, the hormone that stimulates the development of a male’s secondary sex characteristics and sperm, the male reproductive cells. 

The overload principle is gradually increasing physical challenges—provides the benefits of exercise without the risk of injuries 

Becoming fit does not reduce your risk of major diseases, increases energy and stamina, and may prolong your life.

Occasional exercise, such as the intermittent workouts of “weekend warriors” who are physically active just once or twice a week, can reduce the risk of dying of cancer, cardiovascular disease, or other causes.  

Women express less worry about thinness and less dissatisfaction with their lower rather than their upper bodies.