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… with your meter for changing the code number. Wash your hands. slide 5 of 11 < Prev      Next > slide 5 of 11, Wash … results., Wait for the results. Most meters take only a few seconds to give you the results. It's important to record … results., Wait for the results. Most meters take only a few seconds to give you the results. It's important to record …
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… flashes usually get better or go away after the first or second year after menopause. At that point, estrogen levels … such as breathing exercises, yoga, or biofeedback . Don't smoke or use other forms of tobacco. Medicines There are … flashes usually get better or go away after the first or second year after menopause. At that point, estrogen levels …
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… control pills If you already have birth control pills on hand, you may be able to use them for emergency birth … doses. Take the dose as soon as you can. Then you take a second dose 12 hours later. The dose depends on the type of … as Gravol with the first dose and again 1 hour before the second dose. If you vomit within 2 hours after you take the …
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… and diabetes. To reduce your risk for heart failure: Don't smoke. If you smoke, quit. Avoid second-hand smoke too. If you need help quitting, talk to your …
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… first is through a small incision using laparoscopy. The second is called laparotomy . It's done through a larger … first is through a small incision using laparoscopy. The second is called laparotomy . It's done through a larger …
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… person to person. Some people have only slight shaking of a hand and don't lose consciousness. Other people may become … usually lasts less than 3 minutes and isn't followed by a second seizure. Any healthy person can have a single seizure … movements that you can't explain, or short periods (2 to 30 seconds) when you are not aware and cannot respond or when …
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… it inside and out, right? Every lyric, every pause, every second. But try listening to it from a different angle. For … can feel the bump-bump of its heart beating against your hand. As you do this, take deep, steady breaths. This can … it inside and out, right? Every lyric, every pause, every second. But try listening to it from a different angle. For …
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… Spirometer Actionset Overview An incentive spirometer is a hand-held device that exercises your lungs and measures how … you can't breathe in anymore, hold your breath for 2 to 5 seconds. Breathe out. Relax, remove the mouthpiece, and then … you can't breathe in anymore, hold your breath for 2 to 5 seconds. Breathe out. Relax, remove the mouthpiece, and then …
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… age 65, people with high blood pressure, and people who smoke. AAAs sometimes run in families. Most aortic aneurysms … Warmed gel is spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved … Warmed gel is spread on your belly. Then a small hand-held device is pressed against your belly and moved …
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… snowboarding, and skateboarding. Elbows, forearms, wrists, hands, and fingers are the body areas affected the most. Any … the ball 20 to 25 times. Hold each squeeze for about 5 seconds. After 2 to 3 weeks of hand grip exercises, you may … stop doing them. But keep doing your other exercises. Don't smoke or use other tobacco products. Smoking slows healing …