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… talk but not sing during the activity. If you can't talk while you're doing the activity, you're working too hard. … building stronger muscles and increasing how long you can use them. Activities like weight lifting and push-ups can … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 … curb. Or they may fall after getting dizzy from taking medicines. Some falls may be related to the effects of … Use a hand-held shower head that will allow you to sit while showering. Get into a tub or shower by putting the …
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… adolescents may be somewhat awkward or clumsy as they get used to longer limbs and bigger bodies. Their brains need … sports are a great way for children to be physically active while they learn valuable social skills, be aware that … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Brian D. O'Brien MD - Internal Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis …
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… a crash. Many children who are not restrained die because they are torn from an adult's arms during a crash. For … follow the manufacturer's recommendations for car seat use. Use the Universal Anchorage System (UAS) if you have it … not fully protect your baby. If your child needs attention while you are driving, stop the car. Then take care of your …
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… part that's frozen or stuck: Don't pull or tug. This can cause an injury. Have someone pour warm water on the metal and … or stopped, keep putting direct pressure on the wound while getting help. Caring for a torn piece of tongue If a … Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Elizabeth T. Russo MD - Internal Medicine Current …
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… of favourite toys and other common objects around the house. To help your child's brain develop, play or read … books with colourful pictures, and point to the pictures while you read. Read books that are made of cloth or … Susan C. Kim MD - Pediatrics Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis …
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… 5 years ago. "I spent the first 2 years moping around the house, feeling sorry for myself," he says. "I didn't go … for Cal. He had to stop twice, and he needed his oxygen while he was doing it. But he did it again the next day, and … Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Ken Y. Yoneda MD - …
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… (also called talipes equinovarus) is a general term used to describe a range of unusual positions of the foot. … clubfoot is just the result of the position of the baby while it is developing in the mother's womb (postural … Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Current as of: …
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… Overview Overview Drugs that have been used in date rapes (sexual assaults) include flunitrazepam … (amnesia) so that the person may not remember what happened while under the influence of the drug. Flunitrazepam may … Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica …
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… physical activity (e.g., brisk walking, cycling and household chores). Aiming for physical activity sessions of 20 … that safely challenge your balance to maximize benefits. While physical activity is generally safe after a stroke, it … little bit of activity can have important health benefits. Useful resources Exercise after Stroke (Heart and Stroke …
