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… and resources on cardiovascular conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … part of cardiovascular disease management and how to help your clients get started with exercise. This course is free but does require you to register with them before accessing the course. Physical …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview … not understand when someone means to harm them physically. Carefully screen caregivers. Help your child avoid abuse by … as his or her full name or address. Sexual activity and pregnancy. Adolescents and teens with Down syndrome have …
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… for more information. Consider saving these numbers in your phone. It may not be easy to discuss suicide with someone you care about. But an open, supportive conversation can be a … away. Call 9-1-1 or take them to an emergency room. Offer your help. For example, you might be able to: Help them make …
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… Getting started: Adding more physical activity to your life Last updated March 1, 2017 Being more physically … exercise professionals to see if you should check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program. Most …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney Dialysis? Decision Point … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… Get Chores Done Without Making Your Pain Worse On this page: Overview … pain, and you also have housework to do, children to take care of, and errands to run. When you can't find someone … in a way that doesn't cause pain. When you lift, use your leg and stomach muscles. Try to have these muscles do …
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… Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Actionset Overview Self-esteem … on a child's belief about himself or herself. Letting your child know that he or she belongs, is doing well, and … act toward them. Show and tell your child that you love and care for him or her. Children learn about how well they are …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you … BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water. To protect your baby from contaminated water: Breastfeed exclusively … BC file Should I Get My Well Water Tested? Never give your baby well water that hasn't been tested and determined …
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… Interactive Tool: How Does Smoking Affect Your Lifespan? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your score mean? What's next? What does … on the quality of your life and the lives of people you care about. The disabling effects of smoking-related …
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… Helping Your School-Age Child Learn About the Body On this page: … Overview As a parent, you are the ideal teacher to help your child learn about sex. Open communication about … should understand how babies are conceived. Respect and care for the body. Although school-age children are …
