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… Inguinal Hernia: Should I Have Surgery Now, or Should I Wait? Decision Point … repair the hernia. Your doctor has suggested that wearing supports (trusses or corsets) could help. Talk with your … More important I will be travelling to an area where health care may not be available, so I want to take care of this …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Decision Point You may want to have a … the cause of infertility. Don't have tests. To make family planning decisions, use the information you already have. … Basal body temperature tests. Blood tests. Semen analysis. Advanced tests check the reproductive organs. These tests …
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… Enjoying Life When You Have Heart Failure On this page: Overview … your blood pressure and make your heart work harder. You should avoid activities that involve sudden physical … when you are resting. Any exercise program you begin should advance gradually. You should discuss the details of your …
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… Hospice Palliative Care On this page: Considering Hospice … hospice palliative care when their disease has reached an advanced stage: Cancer AIDS ALS Emphysema Heart failure … plan . For more information, see the topic Advance Care Planning . Other legal documents related to finances, …
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… Jaci's Story: Changing Her Life With Small Steps On this page: Jaci's Story Jaci's … (65 pounds) over 4 years was the result of permanent lifestyle changes—not dieting. "I actually get mad at people … more a diet than a lifestyle change." The importance of support Jaci is part of a weight-loss program with regular …
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… Depression: Should I Take an Antidepressant? Decision Point You may want … that affect your decision. Pregnant women need to be more careful about taking antidepressants. Key points to remember … people who have depression. Studies show that people who receive CBT have lower rates of relapse after treatment has …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to … a serious health problem. Many parents are not prepared to care for a baby who is sick or has a birth defect. … how hard it was for her and her family to adjust to a new life with a special-needs child. I want to know before …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 Overview … is incredibly beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 minutes a … you start any new exercise routine, check with your health care provider to make sure you don’t have any medical or …
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… with something new when you have early, frequent successes. Support from family and friends can go a long way toward … goals. Track your progress. Think about your barriers. Get support—from others and from yourself. Set your goals When … again. When you hit a barrier—and most people do—get support. Talk to your family members and friends to see if …
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… Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change On this page: Arturo's Story … themselves are no joke. They've been a part of Arturo's life for 2 years now. And he thinks they may be saving his … of your habits in order to control your blood pressure, you should ask for help from your family. Or maybe from a …