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… tips may help you stand and walk using good posture: Keep your ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle in a line. Avoid locking your knees while standing. Try placing one foot on a low … to Standing Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… medicines can make you feel light-headed or affect your balance. A few examples are: Antibiotics. Blood … a prescription or non-prescription medicine may be causing your light-headedness or vertigo, call your doctor. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Overview When you use one part of your body in the same way over and over again, it can cause … an overuse injury. Overuse injuries happen when you stress your joints, muscles, or other tissues without allowing them … Active Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… of perceived exertion (RPE) can help you measure how hard your body is working when you exercise. To do this, you monitor yourself as you exercise. For example, you think about how … Rehabilitation Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Fitness: Getting and Staying Active …
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… a chart with three columns and as many rows you need for your exercises. The chart can help you see your progress in the level 1 and level 2 exercises for … feel, etc.) Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… that infect animals, you cannot catch these from your pet or any other animal.) As a rule, people can spread … fifth disease get a rash or feel sick. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose fifth disease by doing a physical … and Older Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… cancer is found. This method lets the doctor save as much healthy tissue as possible. This surgery is mostly used for … To Expect You will have a scar that fades with time. If your wound is large, your doctor may need to take a thin sheet of healthy skin …
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… sugar. Mild high blood sugar You may have mild symptoms if your blood sugar levels are consistently higher than your target range. Some people may not notice any symptoms … Blood Sugar Adaptation Date: 10/2/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… such as, "You must feel angry with Bobby for taking your toy." Encouraging the child to use language to express himself or herself. Say, "Use your words, don't bite." Teaching your child empathy, which … Biting Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… to feel unsettled about body changes that seem beyond your control, including: Loss of fertility. Aging. Changes … hot flashes and sweating. Weight gain. You can take care of yourself in the following ways: Manage symptoms by eating … Perimenopause Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
