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… Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … ice, compression, and propping up your leg on a pillow when you sit or lie down. You may take over-the-counter …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … during the years you have periods. After menopause, when hormone levels decrease, fibroids often shrink or …
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… vessels in the retina . One of two approaches may be used when treating diabetic retinopathy: Focal photocoagulation. … used to slow the growth of new abnormal blood vessels that have developed over a wider area of the retina. The … sessions. Laser photocoagulation is usually not painful. You may feel a slight stinging sensation or see brief …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview … even if you think of yourself as "elderly" or you already have conditions such as arthritis or heart disease. Being … a full range of motion. This helps increase flexibility. When you stay flexible, regular physical activity and daily …
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… Rethink How You Respond to Stress On this page: Getting Started Getting … Taste the flavour. Practice ways to relieve stress at times when you're not stressed. This can help turn it into a … rely on it when you need it. Depending on how much time you have, here are a few suggestions. When you have: 1 minute: …
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… Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … a gallbladder. There may be small changes in how you digest food, but you probably won't notice them. FAQs What are … may be done if laparoscopic surgery is not an option or when problems are found during laparoscopic surgery. The …
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… Learn to take charge, says Rhonda O'Brien Taking charge of your type 2 diabetes means controlling your blood sugar. But … helps you learn how your blood sugar is affected by what, when, and how much you eat, your stress level, and how much … Focus on healthy eating," O'Brien says. "There's no 'good food' or 'bad food' for diabetes. Learn about the amount of …
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… Staying Safe: If You Are in a Violent Relationship On this page: Overview … try to make them hard to find or use. Go to a safe room when an argument occurs. Avoid rooms with no exits, such as … teachers, or co-workers when to call for help. Try to have a phone available at all times. Think about hiding a …
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… Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … type 2 diabetes is to keep blood sugar under control. When you control your blood sugar, you decrease your risk … too much insulin. Skipping meals or not eating enough food. Exercising without eating enough, or being much more …
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… Sleep Apnea: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in … FAQs What is obstructive sleep apnea? Sleep apnea occurs when you often stop breathing for 10 seconds or longer …
