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… Soy for Menopause Symptoms On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Soy is high in isoflavones. Isoflavones are a type of … can't be considered safe until more research is done. Related Information Menopause and Perimenopause Menopause: …
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… Phobias On this page: Related Information What is a phobia? … a phobia of heights, you might first imagine yourself in a high place, such as a balcony on the 10th floor of a … are less. Next, you would try going onto a balcony on a lower floor and do the exercise to help you relax. Finally, …
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… of Spinal Cord Injuries On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can … Injury Association (ASIA) classifies these injuries as follows: A (complete). There is no feeling or movement of the … sacral area can also affect bowel and bladder control. The higher the damage occurs on the spinal cord, the more of the …
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… Eye Anatomy and Function On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The eye is shaped like a round … Small muscles attached to the lens can change its shape, allowing the eye to focus on objects at varying distances. … with a special layer of cells (the retina): millions of highly sensitive nerve cells that convert light into nerve …
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… Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Before anesthesia, you will … pulmonary diseases (COPD). Airway abnormalities. Obesity. Diabetes. Sleep apnea. Neuromuscular disease, such as … pulmonary diseases (COPD). Airway abnormalities. Obesity. Diabetes. Sleep apnea. Neuromuscular disease, such as …
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… Overview Self-Care Medicines Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) Related Information What are allergies … infection. (Symptoms may include fever or a creamy, yellow or green discharge from the nose.) Your allergy symptoms … Or you may need to stay indoors when pollen counts are high. Manage your symptoms with medicine. Over-the-counter …
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… HIV and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Society of … the virus from multiplying. When the amount of HIV in the blood is minimized, the immune system has a chance to … the mother. Planned caesarean delivery for women who have a high viral load . This means they have a higher risk for …
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… Prevention Living With Asthma Medicines Other Treatment Related Information Is this topic … of your lungs and how much air you move. Peak expiratory flow (PEF). This shows how much air you can breathe out when … asthma until they reach their 40s. After 40, women have a higher risk for asthma. A family history of allergies and …
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… Weight and Resistance Training On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Resistance training may be done … include the chest press, leg press, and biceps curl. Related Information Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac … include the chest press, leg press, and biceps curl. Related Information Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac …
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… Food Safety: Preparing On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Wash your hands … the risk of foodborne illness . How to wash your hands Follow these steps for handwashing: footnote 1 Wash your hands … bacteria and should be thrown away. Examples of food with high moisture levels include: Hot dogs, bacon, lunch meats, …