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… Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) On this page: … failure. What causes it? Experts don't know why some people get a buildup of fat in their liver and some don't. They do … type called NASH may not have symptoms for many years. When symptoms occur, they may include feeling very tired. Or …
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… Caregiving: How to Help With a Sink Bath On this page: Overview Related … A sink bath, or basin bath, can be a safe choice for a person who can't move around or walk much. And it's a good … washed every time. If you can, try to let the person choose when and how often they bathe. As you help to undress and …
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… Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) On this page: Overview … natural form of this vitamin. It's found in leafy green vegetables, oranges, nuts, and beans. Folic acid is the … folic acid for women are: footnote 1 400 mcg DFE for women who are not pregnant. 600 mcg DFE for pregnant women. 500 …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 … and mental health. Benefits Regular physical activity will help you to: maintain a healthy body weight, builds stronger … confidence, overall mental state and sleep feel more energetic If you are new to physical activity, start slowly and …
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… from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as you make important health decisions about the … than I am. He understands that I'm nervous about getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). He isn't … reduce our risk of pregnancy. Matt, age 27: My dad told me when I was a teenager that birth control is a man's …
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… able to stand up to peer pressure so they can avoid using drugs, drinking alcohol, and smoking. Are better able to resist messages in … that tell them to be or look a certain way. Feel confident when meeting new people. Like to do nice things for others. …
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… Teens: Getting Out of an Unhealthy Friendship On this page: Getting … friend pushes you to do things that feel bad, like trying alcohol when you're not interested. If you're in an unhealthy …
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… Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health On this page: … Exercise is about more than physical health. It may also help with your emotional and mental health. For example, it … of depression and anxiety. It can be hard to be active when you feel depressed or anxious or have a mental health …
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… Quick Tips: Getting Active as a Family On this page: Get started Health Tools Get started When the whole family is involved in physical activities … the way of family activity time. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to …
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… Crohn's Disease: When Surgery Is Needed On this page: Overview Related … cause other serious problems. Surgery may be needed when you have: Bowel blockage (obstruction). Abscesses or tears (fissures) in the anal area or when abnormal connections (fistulas) form between two parts …
