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… Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids Actionset Overview With heart failure, having too much fluid in your body can lower sodium levels in the blood. It can also cause symptoms such as swelling. Limiting fluids, if your doctor tells you to, can help balance your body's …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of your family members, from UV …
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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of getting skin cancer and help prevent …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar … things in your daily life affect your blood sugar levels. Keeping a log of your blood sugar levels, your meals, your … things in your daily life affect your blood sugar levels. Keeping a log of your blood sugar levels, your meals, your
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Your health when planning to become pregnant Last updated … Overview Planning a pregnancy can be exciting and, if it’s your first, a little bit scary. On this page, you can find advice on some of the issues you may be considering. Healthy pregnancy Learn about the steps you can take towards …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview … for at least 3 days before your child will need a new one. Diet Your child needs to watch his or her diet closely. … a child. It helps if the entire family gets involved, eats healthy foods, and learns about counting carbohydrate. …
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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … like the most natural thing in the world for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be directed …
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… Examining Your Beliefs to Manage Stress On this page: Overview Overview Your world view Your world view is your basic beliefs about human nature, …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview … can be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … feelings, you may need to make important decisions about your child's care. Advance care planning may help you feel …
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… Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Educating yourself and your family about asthma is essential for you …