Whether you think it's cute, or it makes you squirm, baby talk is a compelling scientific phenomenon. All around the world, people use a special register when they speak to the very young. This infant-directed speech, or IDS, is recognizable for its higher pitch and more melodic, emotionally-charged tone.
Bilateral leg edema is swelling of the soft tissues of the legs. The condition can be merely a daily nuisance, or signal a serious underlying condition. A physician should be consulted to determine the cause and begin appropriate treatment.
The solution, says Plaatjes, is to work each leg separately. When you do exercises like a squat using both legs, your stronger side helps your weaker side, reinforcing the discrepancy. Performing single-leg exercises forces the muscles to work on their own, and over time, the imbalances will even out.