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… or rub the skin around the area. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home: New or worse signs of an … or rub the skin around the area. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… is it diagnosed? Aneurysms are often diagnosed by chance during tests done for other reasons. In some cases, they are … 2½ hours a week. Eat a heart-healthy diet. Heart-healthy foods include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, lean meat, fish, and whole grains. Limit foods that are not so good for your heart, like sodium, …
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… can infect the liver. Hepatitis A spreads when people eat food or drink water that is contaminated by stool (feces) … of an infected person. It is spread when a person eats food or drinks water that has come in contact with infected … their hands well after using the toilet and then prepare food. It can also happen when a food item comes into contact …
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… now First, find out what signals you are following. Keep a food journal for 2 weeks, or longer if you need to. Write … and where you were afterwards. When you look back at your food journal, you may see some eating patterns. For example, … less hungry than usual, make a conscious effort to eat less food than usual. Stop eating when you reach 5 or 6 on the …
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… dysphagia, after a stroke. You may not be able to feel food on one or both sides of your mouth. You may also have … difficult and increase your risk of choking or breathing in food or liquids (aspiration). Other things that may … for at least 30 minutes after meals and snacks. Follow any food or fluid consistencies prescribed by your therapist. …
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… times a night, I would get more rest and have more energy during the day. Jake, age 61 When I started having problems … 77(1): 123–130. MacDiarmid SA, et al. (2008). Efficacy and safety of extended-release oxybutynin in combination with … 77(1): 123–130. MacDiarmid SA, et al. (2008). Efficacy and safety of extended-release oxybutynin in combination with …
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… eating, drinking, and taking pills. Take small bites of food. Chew each bite completely, and swallow it before you … small sips of liquid. This can help prevent choking. Divide food into smaller but more frequent meals. This can help if eating makes you tired. Eat moist, soft foods. Adding liquids such as gravy or sauce to hard-to-chew …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Food gives you energy for physical activity. To have energy, … nutrients your body needs. Balance means eating from each food group most days. Variety within each food group, such as vegetables or fruits, ensures that you …
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… medicine when you aren't going to eat your usual amount of food. Exercise too much without eating enough food. Skip a meal. Drink too much alcohol, especially on an … your blood sugar is getting too low. Keep some quick-sugar foods with you at all times. Choose foods that contain …
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… drink water instead of high-sugar drinks. Add some healthy foods. Focus on adding healthy food to your diet, rather than just taking unhealthy foods away. For example, add vegetables to sandwiches or add …