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… Overview Some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can raise your blood pressure or keep your blood pressure medicine from working the way it should. … with OTC medicines. That includes natural health products. Your doctor or pharmacist can suggest OTC medicines that are …
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… Change Your Outlook to Lower Your Stress On this page: Getting … life is overwhelming, it's more likely to feel that way. Avoiding negative self-talk. Instead, be kind to yourself. … life is overwhelming, it's more likely to feel that way. Avoiding negative self-talk. Instead, be kind to yourself. …
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… Cal's Story: Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD On this page: Cal's Story Cal's Story "Why me?" That's … himself over and over after he was diagnosed with severe COPD 5 years ago. "I spent the first 2 years moping around … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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Your Hospital Stay: Your Room and Routine On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Checking in is the first big step in your hospital stay. Ideally, much of the paperwork will have … even get to the hospital. When you arrive The hospital or your doctor will let you know what time to arrive and where …
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… Fran's Story: Finding Support When You Have COPD On this page: Fran's Story Fran's … it feels to help someone else like that. It really makes your day." This story is based on information gathered from … - Pulmonology … Frans Story Finding Support When You Have COPD
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… Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions On this page: Overview … Sometimes daily activities can be exhausting when you have COPD, heart failure, or another long-term (chronic) … condition. You may feel at times as though you've lost your ability to live your life. Conserving, or saving, your
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… Sex and Your Heart On this page: Overview … enjoying sex. If you are having sexual problems, talk with your doctor. Your doctor can help you get information, support, and …
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… Planning your pregnancy Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Information to support you with family planning. Your health when planning to become pregnant Advice on how to support your wellbeing and what to avoid to ensure you’re healthy …
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… Boosting Your Metabolism On this page: Overview … loses it? One piece of the puzzle is metabolism. How well your body burns energy to keep up basic functions like heartbeat, breathing, and thinking is called your basal metabolic rate . We often just call it …
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… Sleep and Your Health On this page: Overview … Without it, you don't have the energy to get through your day. But sleep problems that go on for a long time can affect your health. How does sleep affect your health? Most adults …