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… problems, called complications. This is especially true if your blood sugar levels stay high. Over time, high blood sugar can damage many parts of your body . It can lead to a variety of problems, including problems with your: Eyes. High blood sugar levels may cause temporary …
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… help you stay safe until help arrives. How can you care for yourself after a fall? If you think you can get up First lie … still for a few minutes and think about how you feel. If your body feels okay and you think you can get up safely, … or other piece of furniture that is close to you. Roll onto your side and rest. Roll by turning your head in the …
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… Older adults and flexibility Last updated December 1, 2016 Regular physical activity contributes to healthy aging by reducing your risk of disease and helping you feel better and live longer. By slowly increasing your level of activity, you can improve your quality of …
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… cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person pushes on your rib cage to help you cough. This is done while you are … cough. Use these steps to do a costophrenic assist. Your caregiver places their hands on the lowest part of your rib cage, with their fingers wrapped around your sides …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your joints hurt when you do an activity, you can do a number of things to help yourself. Use the largest joints or strongest muscles to do things. When you lift a heavy object off the floor, use your hip and knee muscles, not your back. When you carry a …
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… Program On this page: Overview Overview Your cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) might include an … on your overall cardiovascular and muscular strength. Always warm up and cool down. Never exercise at an intensity … on your overall cardiovascular and muscular strength. Always warm up and cool down. Never exercise at an intensity …
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… is a tiny tube that puts pain medicine into an area in your back around your spinal cord. This is called the epidural space. An … Analgesics relieve pain by decreasing pain signals from your surgery site to your brain. They do not affect your …
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… Overview Talking with family members about what you want at your funeral is important. Think about the things you want for your funeral. For example: Do you prefer burial to … and no viewing? What special requirements, if any, does your religion require? Do you want flowers at your funeral …
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… comprehensive metabolic panel is a blood test that measures your sugar (glucose) level, electrolyte and fluid balance, … kidney function, and liver function. Most of the time your doctor will order individual blood tests based on your health. Sometimes a panel (or group of tests) may be …
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… Safe chairs for babies in the first year Last updated August 13, 2013 For safe seating, your baby needs a chair that's right for his or her age and … foldaway model, make sure it has proper locking devices. Always use the waist and leg straps. Check that your baby’s …
