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… Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview … activity is one of the best things you can do to help prevent a heart attack or stroke . Being active is one part … weight are other ways you can be heart-healthy and help prevent a heart attack or a stroke. If you are not active, …
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… Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections On this page: Overview Overview Why is it … washing your hands a lot, is one of the best ways to help prevent the spread of infections like influenza (flu) and … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Heather …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? … are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? 1 Get … have a heart-healthy lifestyle. This is sometimes called medical therapy. Have a carotid artery procedure such as …
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… Child Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview … If you have a pool at your home, use these tips to help prevent drowning tragedies. Get certified in CPR … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this page: … Overview Here are some things you can do to help prevent problems when you or your child has sickle cell … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
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… Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other … special shoes for support and safety. Mouth guards help prevent mouth and dental injuries. Use a mouth guard for … Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics Kathleen Romito MD …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You may want to have … about them. Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may … to your doctor about them. Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: … A medicine is available that, if given promptly, may help prevent measles. Chickenpox and he or she is exposed to … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine …
