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… Information When you find out that you have osteoarthritis , you may be scared and worried about … to work. These feelings are normal. Most people who have arthritis feel this way at one time or another. Some … you with some of your tasks, especially on days when you have a lot of pain. Balance activity with rest. If you get …
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… poisons and other toxins enter your skin. It's normal to have some swelling, redness, pain, and itching around the sting. But you may have an allergic reaction if your immune system reacts … strongly to allergens in the sting. You probably won't have a severe allergic reaction the first time you are …
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… Children: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a "Drug Facts" label. On the label, you'll find … hives , swelling of the face, wheezing, and shock . If you have any of these symptoms, call 9-1-1 or other emergency … Swollen glands above the injury or wound NSAID risks NSAIDs have the potential to increase your risk of heart attack, …
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… Most stem cells are in your bone marrow . You also have some in your blood that circulate from your bone … biopsy is used to check your bone marrow. You will need to have many vaccines updated. Check with your doctor to find … a stem cell transplant usually are younger than 70, do not have other diseases such as heart disease or diabetes, and …
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… or sleeping. You may withdraw from friends and family or behave in ways that are unusual for you. Grief may cause you … can bring on unusual experiences. After a death, you may have vivid dreams about your loved one, develop their … others withdraw. Some children try to be very brave or behave extremely well. Others act out their emotions in …
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… liquids. Initially, milk shakes or other beverages that have a thick consistency are better for learning to drink out of a cup. Have your child sit in an upright position and in an area … eating skills at a later age than other children. If you have problems feeding your baby or don't think he or she is …
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… in the nose, but it may cause more side effects. If you have any medical conditions speak to your pharmacist or … They may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems, so check the label first. Do … and Tylenol at the same time. Many of these medicines have acetaminophen, which is Tylenol. Read the labels to …
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… A person with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer's may have trouble finding the right words. As dementia gets … the person's hand or putting an arm around his or her shoulder may get through when nothing else can. Pay … the person's hand or putting an arm around his or her shoulder may get through when nothing else can. Pay …
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… Action Stage 5: Maintenance Stage 1: Pre-contemplation You haven’t even started thinking about finding time for activity in your busy schedule. You don’t have any plans to become active. You aren’t totally aware of … 2: Contemplation You know you need to be active, but you have lots of excuses, like your job is too busy or the …
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… Information Overview Foods like milk and fruits have naturally occurring sugars. Added sugars are those that … footnote 1 Many packaged or processed foods and drinks have added sugars. The best way to know if an item contains … Some of them may be low in saturated fat and salt but still have a lot of sugar. For example, look out for sugar in: …