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… out of nowhere. Her first bout with severe depression came when she was living in Alberta and had taken a year off from … I'd be alive if I hadn't made that choice," she says. "When you're fully enmeshed in [severe] depression, all the things … exercise, being around people, eating breakfast—those are the things that are physically impossible." She and her …
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… in public Last updated August 12, 2013 More and more people are breastfeeding in public these days, but if you’re just starting out, you might be uncomfortable. That’s understandable. It’s tough to learning a new skill when people are watching. Many people may be embarrassed by …
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… updated June 1, 2021 Being more physically active can help you feel better, deal with stress more easily, and handle … more comfortably. Before you start a fitness program, here are some tips to help make sure you're exercising safely. On … feel pain or extreme discomfort It's common to feel tired when you're more active, and this is when injuries can …
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… Preparing for Your Hospital Stay On this page: Overview Related … begin in the emergency room. Sometimes you have time to prepare for a scheduled hospital stay. But even when you don't have an emergency medical problem, getting …
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… page: Overview Overview Asthma zones are part of your asthma action plan. The zones are defined by your … zone. Green means good. This zone is where you want to be. When you're in the green zone, one or more of these things …
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… PTSD and Your Family On this page: Overview … one another, you and your family will be better prepared for these changes. Family support Your family is an … understand PTSD. They may not always know how to respond when they see you hurting. They may feel scared, sad, …
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… in the off season will help coordination and balance when the season starts. Always warm up before training or … riding a stationary bicycle for 5 to 10 minutes. Warming up your muscles reduces the risk of injury. Make stretching … can give you specific instructions and watch to be sure you are landing correctly. Jump and spin. On the same spot, bend …
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… or milk sugar (lactose intolerance). But these problems are very rare in babies. Until your doctor can evaluate your baby, it is usually not … digestion problems. Causes of gas include: Swallowing air when sucking. A baby may swallow excess air during …
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… to avoid foodborne illness . The following picture shows you safe temperatures for a number of foods. Adapted from … . When cooking foods: Use a clean meat thermometer to determine whether meat, poultry, or egg dishes are cooked to a safe temperature. The picture above shows …
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… dilemma faced by people who have the disease and by their caregivers. Taking away driving privileges may reduce the … is extremely important to prevent the person from driving when it is no longer safe. Experts recommend people not … drive. They may try to get access to the car anyway. If you are the caregiver, you may need to hide the car keys or …