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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Eat Independently On this page: Overview Related … with Down syndrome can learn to eat by themselves with your help and encouragement. Eating independently is a … age than other children. If you have problems feeding your baby or don't think he or she is getting enough nutrition to …
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… Keeping Change Going—Your New Normal On this page: Overview … Thinking about change, planning for change, and making your change happen all take work. Keeping a change going can be just as hard. It takes time to make it your new "normal." And you can expect to have a few tough …
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… as gum, inhalers, lozenges, mouth sprays, or patches. Ask your doctor about quit-tobacco medicines that require a prescription, like bupropion or varenicline. Distract yourself. Stop what you're doing, and do something else: … Call a friend. Do a puzzle or some other activity that uses your hands. Take on a household task. Drink a glass of …
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… Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview … things you're doing to stay healthy with diabetes also help your heart and blood vessels. That means eating healthy … exercise, and staying at a healthy weight. What increases your risk? When you have diabetes, your risk for heart …
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… ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done Actionset Overview One of the … hardest things about parenting a child with ADHD is getting your child to do what you ask. ADHD symptoms—trouble paying … the way of understanding and following instructions. But if your child learns how to overcome or adapt to their …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your score mean? What's next? What does this tool help you learn? This tool will help you find your target heart rate based on your age, resting heart …
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… Speech and Language Development: Helping Your 1- to 2-Year-Old On this page: Overview Related … Overview These are some things you can do to help your 1- to 2-year-old learn words and say simple sentences: Tell your child what you are doing. Say, "I am changing your …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise On this page: Overview … Information Overview There are several ways to measure your body's responses to exercise and other lifestyle … may want to keep track of the following measurements during your exercise sessions at cardiac rehab and at home. Target …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Your Medical Team On this page: Overview … nurses, and other medical staff will participate in your coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery . Each team … The medical professionals in the operating room during your surgery will be specially trained in performing the …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Medicines for ADHD may help your child be more calm and focused. Stimulant medicines are often used to treat ADHD. If they don't work, your child's doctor might prescribe a non-stimulant …
