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
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
Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic How much water should you drink each day? It's a simple question with no easy answer Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years But your individual water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live No single formula fits everyone
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
Alzheimers stages: How the disease progresses - Mayo Clinic The rate of progression for Alzheimer's disease varies widely On average, people with Alzheimer's disease live between three and 11 years after diagnosis But some live 20 years or more How far the disease has advanced when diagnosed can affect life expectancy
Escitalopram (oral route) - Mayo Clinic Use a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup to measure each dose The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid You may have to take escitalopram for a month or longer before you begin to feel better
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, its time! - Mayo Clinic It may stop and start The average length varies from hours to days It's often shorter for people who have had a baby before What you can do: For many people, early labor isn't particularly uncomfortable But contractions may be more intense for some And sometimes contractions may continue for a long period of time during early labor
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
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits The first time your blood pressure is checked, it should be measured in both arms to see if there is a difference After that, the arm with the higher reading should be used An accurate reading is important