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… Living With More Than One Health Problem On this page: Overview Health Tools Dealing With Medicines Working With Your Doctors Taking Care of Yourself Making Your Wishes … problems comorbidities. One health problem may lead to another, causing the comorbidity. For example, diabetes can …
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… Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof Actionset Overview Getting around youryour pet so you will know when your pet is nearby. Reducing risks of falls during daily activities You can make some … your balance, and be independent. Ask your doctor or a physiotherapist what exercises are safe for you to do. Make sure …
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… who have experienced stroke are at significantly higher risk of having another stroke or a cardiac event. Many people are less active … a step-by-step guide for discussing physical activity with your patient based on the time available (1 minute, 5 …
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… Teen Substance Use: Making a Contract With Your Teen On this page: Overview … will not drink alcohol or use any other harmful or illegal substances. Our plan for preventing substance use problems includes what to do in risky situations and what the consequences are for substance …
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… a mental health condition, there may be times when you lose your emotional balance. That can put your health or even your life at risk. It may be hard to know what to do when you're in the … in a crisis. These are just a few ideas. You may have others. For example, you might contact: A trusted friend or …
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… Grief: When Major Loss Challenges Your Beliefs On this page: Overview … strong enough. It's because you are human. Your spiritual healthyour belief system—is part of your overall health. … to live with understanding and care for the world, for others and for ourselves. After a major loss, finding your
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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview … quality of life. Your child can still receive medicines or other treatments to manage pain, anxiety, and other … You might try to approach a member of your child's health care team. It could be a doctor, but it may be a …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise On this page: Overview … ways to measure your body's responses to exercise and other lifestyle changes. You may want to keep track of the … It is probably most useful to first learn about RPE with a health professional, such as an exercise physiologist or …
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… Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting … Try these tips to help prevent dryness, injury, and other skin problems. See your doctor or a dermatologist if … your groin or under your breasts. Moist areas increase the risk of infection. Take care when you bathe. Use warm water. …
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… ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School Actionset Overview … Success in school is important to help children build healthy self-esteem and confidence. With patience and … and your rights to educational accommodations. Talk with other parents of children with ADHD. Join a support group …