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… as likely to succeed if your goal is just to "drink less." Have a long-term goal, like lowering your blood pressure or … goals that will get you there, like having "no-drink" days. Have a plan for dealing with barriers. Expect slip-ups. When you have one, think about what led to it. You can use this …
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… lower the risk of problems like infection. Your doctor may have used stitches, staples, skin glue, or tape strips to … head. Allow the warm and soapy water to run across your shoulders and down over the incision. Pat the incision dry. … head. Allow the warm and soapy water to run across your shoulders and down over the incision. Pat the incision dry. …
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… Overview Experts don't know for sure what causes someone to have an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge … Overview Experts don't know for sure what causes someone to have an eating disorder such as anorexia, bulimia, or binge …
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… Overview For some, the choice to have an abortion is clear. For others, it's more … an abortion. Many people feel relief. But you may also have feelings of grief, sadness, or guilt. Whatever you feel (or don't feel) is normal. A small number of people have long-term emotional reactions after an abortion. If you …
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… insulin. People who are overweight mostly in the upper body have greater insulin resistance and have the greatest risk for type 2 diabetes. Lack of exercise. People who …
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… is an important part of caring for yourself when you have HIV. Take your HIV medicines as directed. This helps … system stay strong so it can fight off other infections. Have safer sex. Use a condom every time you have sex. This helps prevent sexually transmitted infections …
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… are some tips. Celebrate small accomplishments. You don't have to achieve big things to feel proud of yourself. The … having more negative thoughts. For example, you might have a conflict with a co-worker and think, "That's going to … to acknowledge the thoughts you're having. But you don't have to accept them as fact. Check your self-talk. The …
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… Overview Overview Many women have caffeine during pregnancy. And in small amounts, … brewed. Coffee drinks such as a 500 mL (16 fl oz) mocha can have 175 mg of caffeine, and a 375 ml (12 fl oz) regular coffee can have as much as 260 mg of caffeine. Tea can have 30 mg to …
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… read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or … asthma symptoms. And they may be used to treat people who have only mild asthma symptoms now and then. (This is called … 15 minutes. What about side effects? You may get anxious or have tremors (for example, you may have unsteady, shaky …
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… read the information that came with your medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, talk to your pharmacist or … makes more acid. What about side effects? Many people don't have side effects. And minor side effects might go away … dizzy. They might cause diarrhea or constipation. You may have nausea and vomiting. PPIs can cause headaches and …