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… HIV Home Care On this page: Overview Overview If a … skills, and confidence to provide the care needed. Contact your local Red Cross chapter, Victorian Order of Nurses, or … Make sure you know about reactions to medicines. Discuss how to notify a doctor if changes in the person's health or …
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… erection problems (erectile dysfunction). Doing these with your partner may help you relax and focus more on the … days or more. Move to the next step only when both partners are ready. Start by caressing your partner without touching … the nipples or any part of the genitals. Concentrate on how good touching your partner feels. Then, trade places. …
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… a program of directed thoughts and suggestions that guide your imagination toward a relaxed, focused state. You can … imagery is based on the concept that your body and mind are connected. Using all of your senses, your body seems to … salivate when they do this. This exercise demonstrates how your body can respond to what you are imagining. You can …
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… updated November 1, 2016 Muscular strength and endurance are two important parts of your body’s ability to move, lift things and do day-to-day … or the amount of weight you can lift. Muscular endurance is how many times you can move that weight without getting …
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… Overview Talking with family members about what you want at your funeral is important. Think about the things you want … Who do you want to speak at the service? Funeral costs How much a funeral costs depends on where you live and the … to burial. These usually cost less. Care at the End of Life Current as of: March 27, 2023 …
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… Active as a Family On this page: Overview Overview Keeping your family healthy and moving can be a struggle. But activity often helps people feel better. Here are some tips to help get your family away from screens and … a few hours, bring snacks and water. You'll be surprised how a few apple slices will keep kids going. Staying active …
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… Factors (Triggers) That May Cause a Flare-Up of Rosacea On this page: Overview Overview Some things may cause your rosacea to flare up. These are called triggers. Here … flare-ups. Alcohol, spicy foods, and hot drinks. Limit how much of these you drink and eat. Dry skin. Use a …
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… activity definitions Last updated December 1, 2016 Here are some definitions of commonly used physical activity … Body composition The amounts of fat, bone and muscle in your body. Cardiorespiratory fitness The ability of the … (the number of times per week you're active) I = Intensity (how much effort you put into an activity) T = Time (how long …
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… Information Overview The unconscious act of grinding your teeth is called bruxism (say "BRUK-siz-um"). This … is often considered to be stress-related. Sleep disorders are also a cause of bruxism. The negative effects of bruxism … skills and activities can also make a big difference in how stress affects your body and mind. Bruxism related to …
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… Getting Started It might seem overwhelming to think about how to find ways to be social or make more meaningful … But taking small steps can make a big difference. Here are some ideas to think about. Try volunteering. Look for … companion. The type of pet you choose is up to you. Your local animal shelter can help you find a pet that fits …
