
Infant growth: What's normal? - Mayo Clinic
Jan 11, 2023 · 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 …
Digestion: How long does it take? - Mayo Clinic
Jun 7, 2025 · More digestive fluids in the small intestine break down the food into the nutrients your body can use. The small intestine absorbs nutrients to circulate in your blood. On …
Heart rate: What's normal? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 8, 2022 · A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better …
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.
Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 12, 2022 · 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 …
Menopause - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 7, 2024 · 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 …
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
Apr 16, 2025 · Nutrition for kids is based on the same ideas as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of things, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat.
Exercise: How much do I need every day? - Mayo Clinic
Jul 26, 2023 · How much should the average adult exercise every day? For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines: …
Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not - Mayo Clinic
Apr 22, 2023 · Your menstrual cycle might be regular — about the same length every month — or somewhat irregular. Your period might be light or heavy, painful or pain-free, long or short, and …