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Comfort Essentials & Summer Tips First-time mom-to-be Deanna Moran found the New York humidity to be uncomfortable and overwhelming during her summer pregnancy . "You are always hot and no matter how high the air conditioning is turned up it just is never good enough," she said. Like the over 1 million expectant moms last summer, according to the National Center for Health Statistics, Moran found that being pregnant during the hot and sticky days (and nights) of summer had its downsides. But Dr. Sara DuMond, a mom and pediatrician in South Carolina, says that there's a definite plus to carrying during this time. "Delivering in a warm weather month means that both mom and baby will be able to get fresh air, which can be vitally important," DuMond says. With a little preparation and these simple tips, you'll be able to keep your cool -- and enjoy! -- your summer pregnancy . Tips for a Cool & Healthy Summer Does just thinking about venturing outsi...

What could be more refreshing than a quick shower after a long run, or a warm shower on a really cold night? But you are not the only living thing that likes your shower - germs do too. The warm, moist and dark conditions in the shower make it a germ danger zone . The germs that live in clogged drains may be washed up to the surface when the shower is used and disease might spread. Unclean taps might also spread cold and flu bacteria. The shower curtain can also be germ-ridden, especially since it stays moist when it's not opened and aired. Apart from the bacteria that may lurk in the drainpipes and on the taps of showers, several disease-causing fungi and viruses can be present on shower floors. Athlete's foot (Tenis pedis) and Plantar's warts are frequently spread in this way. And although mildew isn't necessarily a health hazard, moulds may actually ruin your shower curtains. Cleaning the shower This task should not take long, but should be done regularly. I...