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… Alan's Story: Coping With Change After a Heart Attack On this page: Alan's Story Alan's Story … cope with heart disease the hard way. Alan had always been healthy and athletic. Except for the occasional cold, he was … on the topic that he could find. "I learned how to take care of myself. Those lessons have stayed with me." One of …
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… Blister Care On this page: Overview Overview … a torn or drained blister. If a blister has torn open, or after you have drained a blister: Carefully smooth the flap … Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview Many things can … affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and … surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and …
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… of the lungs and who are not able to exercise well even after pulmonary rehabilitation. footnote 3 Although … exacerbations. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , 177(2): 164–169. Naunheim KS, et al. (2006). … 513–525. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Informed health decisions Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview … learning about your health is the first step towards self-care, and towards becoming and staying as healthy as … or who to talk to. We have gathered some information and topics that can help you to make informed decisions about …
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… Heart health Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview Heart disease … can help keep your heart strong and your blood vessels healthy. Learn how to improve heart function, prevent heart … active with certain heart conditions. Speak with a health care provider or a qualified exercise professional to get …
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… Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery … in your eye and your vision may be blurry for a few days after the surgery. Your eye may be swollen, red, or tender … 28, 2022. Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … any pain. You will stay in the hospital for a day or two after this surgery. The other step is to put in a small, … 55–65. Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Advance Care Planning Learning Center Learn about advance care … care planning means that you plan ahead for your future health care. Even if you're healthy, it's important to make … Clearly stating your wishes can help ease your mind. Our topics provide information about advance care planning, so …
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… only a little relief if your symptoms are caused by other health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis, … ways: Open surgery : Your doctor makes a small cut (incision) in the palm of your hand. Endoscopic surgery : … document some Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) is only …
