Swelling is often most visible in the feet and ankles. Pregnancy can cause edema in the legs as the uterus puts pressure on the vena cava, a major blood vessel that returns blood to the heart from the legs. Fluid retention during pregnancy also can be caused by a more serious condition called preeclampsia. Low protein levels in the blood caused by malnutrition, kidney and liver disease can cause edema. The proteins help to hold salt and water inside the blood vessels so fluid does not leak out into the tissues.
Tinky Winky (played by Dave Thompson, Mark Heenehan, and Simon Shelton) is the first Teletubby. He is the largest of the Teletubbies, is covered in bright purple terrycloth, and has a triangular antenna on his head.
Phoebe Neidhardt Is the New 'That Woman in All the Ads'. You might not recognize Phoebe Neidhardt's name, but you definitely recognize her face, especially if you've been paying attention to advertising this year. The actress is probably best known as the new face of Yoplait, playing a pixie-like French girl in a series of ads. Fun fact: She's not French (and that's not her voice).