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… Caregiving: Washing and Styling Hair On this page: Overview Overview Having clean hair … bed. Some people may not like the feeling of water on their head or face. Try to keep water off of the person's face. … no-tears shampoo, starting with the hairline at the forehead and moving to the sides and to the back. Gently lift …
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… Drink water before, during and after your activity Engage support from family and friends. Have them join you, so … heart rate to allow you to work in the proper zone for your age and goals Knows about any medication you may be taking - …
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… Iliotibial Band Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview What is … are sometimes helpful. Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Knee Problems and Injuries Current … are sometimes helpful. Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Knee Problems and Injuries Current …
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… Osteoporosis Risk Factors On this page: Overview Overview Whether a person … with osteoporosis or had broken bones from a minor injury, you are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Taking … with osteoporosis or had broken bones from a minor injury, you are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Taking …
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… how to talk and listen to your preschooler will encourage good self-esteem and build good family relationships. It … accidental wetting (diurnal enuresis) Health and safety, ages 2 to 5 years Thumb-sucking: Helping your child stop …
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… Basal Cell Skin Cancer On this page: Health Tools Lowering Your Risk … growth. Basal cell skin cancer usually occurs on the face, head, or trunk of the body. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor … Symptoms Basal cell skin cancer usually affects the face, head, and trunk of the body. The nose is the most common …
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… one or more of the coronary arteries is blocked. This blockage is usually caused by a blood clot that forms when plaque … think that a heart attack or stroke usually causes more damage than a serious bleed. The risk of bleeding isn't the … your doctor may also talk about your age. People who are younger than 40 don't seem to benefit much from aspirin. For …
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… Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … ) injects a gas bubble into the middle of the eye. Your head is positioned so that the bubble floats to the detached … the gas bubble in the right place. You must keep your head in a certain position for most of the day and night for …
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… Vegan Diet On this page: Overview Overview What is a vegan diet? A … eating. Here are some things to think about at different stages of a child's life. Babies Supplements may be important. … use whole milk. Don't use low-fat or skim milk. (Children younger than 9 months of age should not drink cow's milk.) …
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… Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D On this page: Topic … get enough vitamin D may not grow as much as others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease … Health Canada recommendations for calcium and vitamin D by age footnote 1 Age Recommended calcium intake (milligrams a …