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… page: Overview Overview A safety plan is a set of steps you can take when you feel suicidal. It includes your warning signs, … who thinks about suicide. It can help you (or someone you care about) get safely through times of crisis. If possible, …
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… many reasons older people fall. They may lose their footing when stepping off a street curb. Or they may fall after … in older adults can be prevented. But since each person's risks are a bit different, talk to your doctor about what might be most helpful for you. Taking …
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… Overview Overview Time-out means that you remove your child from a stressful situation for a short period of time. It works best when your child is old enough to understand. This usually … it is used too often or if it is used for behaviours that are not within a child's control. For example, time-out is …
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… common form of work-related lung disease in many countries. When a person gets asthma as an adult, exposure at work is a … chemicals. Breathing in these substances can irritate your lungs or cause them to swell and get inflamed. If you … on the job can make your asthma worse. Treatment involves reducing your exposure to substances that trigger symptoms …
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… Having a sleepless night now and then can be annoying. But when you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), going without sleep … so tired that you just feel like crying. If restless legs are robbing you of sleep, you're not alone. But there may be …
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… updated November 1, 2016 Being physically active can help you feel stronger and better able to do day-to-day … and can improve your overall quality of life. Here are some of the benefits many people experience. Decreases … Depression (you’ll likely be better at preventing, reducing, and managing depression) Headaches Stress and …
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… oximeter is a device that checks to see how much oxygen your blood is carrying. Usually a small clip is put on the … SpO2) shows on the display screen. Pulse oximeters are used in doctors' offices and hospitals. Your doctor may … your oxygen at different times. This can help you know when you need medical attention even if you don't have …
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… Flow Actionset Overview It's important to know how well your lungs are working. One way to do this is by checking your peak flow with a peak flow meter . Your peak flow can …
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… activity in winter Last updated December 1, 2016 Here are some things to keep in mind when you're being physically active in cooler weather. Warm up …
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… is an upset stomach. It causes nausea and vomiting. You may also have diarrhea or a fever. It is sometimes … into food while the food is growing, during processing, or when it is prepared. You may have become ill after eating meat or eggs that …