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… Changing My Lifestyle On this page: Joe's Story Joe's Story When Joe turned 60 last year, he decided he was overdue for … then my doctor said, 'We really need to get on top of this. Your age and your cholesterol levels raise your risk of … And get some exercise." One change at a time Joe knew he'd have to ease into it. "I'm just not that type of person who …
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… Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, or some other … chances of getting those cancers may be higher. And if you have two or three relatives who have had these cancers, your … your family history. How young these relatives were when they were diagnosed. Having any relatives who were …
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… is the attempt to start producing breast milk at a time when your body normally would not. A woman may try relactation … milk production. You are more likely to produce milk if you have ever carried a baby to term and breastfed before. This …
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… headache." Jerry usually takes acetaminophen or ibuprofen when he gets a tension headache. "They work pretty well to … with a counsellor to learn relaxation techniques. He could have taken prescription medicine to prevent his headaches. … relax: progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery. (You also can learn these techniques on your own.) With …
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… PTSD On this page: Overview Overview When you have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) , dealing with …
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… each time this happens. Take the completed form(s) with you when you visit your child's doctor. If your child is … each time this happens. Take the completed form(s) with you when you visit your child's doctor. If your child is having …
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… Overview Wheezing is a whistling noise that occurs when the bronchial tubes , which carry air to the lungs, … it does not always mean that a child has asthma. Children younger than 5 often develop wheezing during a respiratory … of allergies seem to be more likely than other children to have one or more episodes of wheezing with colds. Children …
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… Carbs Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting helps you to control your blood sugar when you have gestational diabetes. Carbohydrate counting helps you
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… Active surveillance is an option for some people who have slow-growing cancer that hasn't spread outside the prostate (localized). With active surveillance, you'll have regular checkups and tests. You won't have … is growing. Then it can be treated in the early stages, when treatment is most successful. Current as of: …
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… Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: … language. Encourage your child to pause before they react. When your child is upset, they may want to react right away. … their emotions better. Some children find it helpful to have a space where they can go when they need to calm down. …