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… and minerals called electrolytes that may help prevent dehydration. Don't exercise as hard when it's hot. … and heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Apply sunscreen and lip balm with a minimum SPF of … illness. You may also have trouble if you are not used to exercising in warmer weather. Older adults and children are …
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… fracture, taking bisphosphonates is more likely to help you prevent a fracture. If your risk of a fracture is lower, … Bisphosphonates are the most common medicines used to prevent bone loss in people who have osteoporosis. They slow … the more likely it is that bisphosphonates can help prevent a fracture. The lower your risk of a fracture, the …
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… for babies and for adults. For tips to avoid choking, see preventing choking . Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger . Head … Attack and Unstable Angina . Poisoning . Seizures Shock . Stroke . When an emergency occurs Steps to take when an … all. CPR works to move blood to the person's brain to help prevent brain damage. CPR can help keep someone alive until …
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… with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the rash to prevent: Infection from bacteria under your fingernails or … such as calamine lotion. Oatmeal, such as Aveeno Lotion. Prevent skin irritation Some general hygiene practices can help prevent skin irritation and scratching. Wear loose-fitting …
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… high blood pressure, coronary artery disease (CAD), and stroke. If you have healthier habits or lose weight, you can … day. It may help you eat less. Orlistat (Xenical). Orlistat prevents some of the fat calories you eat from being … day. It may help you eat less. Orlistat (Xenical). Orlistat prevents some of the fat calories you eat from being …
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… antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) and other types of medicine to prevent joint damage. NSAIDs can help reduce pain and … antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) may be used to prevent the arthritis from getting worse and injuring bones … at home to help your child relieve his or her symptoms and prevent JIA from causing problems. Do range-of-motion …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy. A male condom is placed over a man's … sheep intestine. While latex and polyurethane condoms help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) … of birth control besides vasectomy . To more effectively prevent pregnancy, use a condom with a more effective birth …
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… to exist in labs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. and at the State Research … who get this disease must stay away from others to help prevent it from spreading. If there has been a smallpox … fluids and taking medicines to control pain and fever. To prevent the spread of the virus, an infected person must be …
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… arthritis treated? Treatment can help relieve symptoms and prevent damage to your joints. Treatment includes medicines, … stronger drugs may be used to help reduce pain and prevent joint damage. These include disease-modifying … arthritis treated? Treatment can help relieve symptoms and prevent damage to your joints. Treatment includes medicines, …
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… keep your baby safe and still let your baby explore. To prevent injury You can't watch your baby's every move. But … up, and store bullets in a place away from the guns. To prevent drowning Here are some steps you can take to help … fenced off, gated, or locked. Use pool covers that lock. To prevent poisoning Here are some ways to help keep your baby …