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… children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy eating and physical activity for kids Breastfeeding your toddler Dental care …
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… To see if you may have kidney cancer, your doctor may do a physical examination. Then your doctor may order one or more … doctor also may recommend a special diet. Get some physical activity every day, but do not get too tired. Keep doing the … and biofeedback to reduce pain and tension. Breathing exercises to help you relax. Talk with your doctor about any …
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… Experts recommend at least 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous activity, such as brisk walking, each week. It's fine to … time. Follow your doctor's instructions for safe levels of exercise. How can you get the best use out of a pedometer? … time. Follow your doctor's instructions for safe levels of exercise. How can you get the best use out of a pedometer? …
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… hours a day with as few interruptions as possible. During exercise. For some people with COPD, blood oxygen levels drop only when they exercise or are very active. Using oxygen during exercise may help reduce shortness of breath for some …
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… at a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular exercise. Keep your wrists straight, or only slightly bent, … and index finger. This can stress your wrist. Stop any activity that you think may be causing finger, hand, or … at a healthy weight, not smoking, and getting regular exercise. Keep your wrists straight, or only slightly bent, …
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… protect your elbow. Do range-of-motion and light stretching exercises each day to prevent stiffness in the joint. Use … to rest a joint or to protect the joint area during an activity. These devices can be helpful. But they can cause … protect your elbow. Do range-of-motion and light stretching exercises each day to prevent stiffness in the joint. Use …
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… the Achilles tendon is attached. This usually occurs during activity and is relieved with home treatment. Injuries to … Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual … bruises are often the first sign of possible abuse. Suspect physical abuse of a child or vulnerable adult when: Any …
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… Both conditions are easy for your doctor to see during a physical examination. They often occur at the same time and … to your normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity, such as heavy lifting or long periods of standing, … Both conditions are easy for your doctor to see during a physical examination. They often occur at the same time and …
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… not cure rheumatoid arthritis, nor will it stop disease activity. But if a joint is badly diseased, surgery may … with medicine, joint injections, physiotherapy, and exercise. Pain from rheumatoid arthritis can no longer be … with medicine, joint injections, physiotherapy, and exercise. Pain from rheumatoid arthritis can no longer be …
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… these symptoms. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a physical examination. He or she will ask what kinds of … This is called bladder retraining. You can also do special exercises called Kegels to make your pelvic muscles … These muscles control the flow of urine. Doing these exercises can improve some bladder problems. It may help to …