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… Overview People who have chronic health problems, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic … Avoid groups that use past bad experiences with the health care system to encourage "doctor shopping" or to …
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… Teens: Getting Out of an Unhealthy Friendship On this page: Getting Started Getting Started In an unhealthy friendship, the focus is often on things that are … person. This makes sense. You are close to them, and you care about them. But if you feel bad most of the time, then …
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… her lungs did show early signs of emphysema. "It scared the daylights out of me," Nancy says. So Nancy started … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise …
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… no pleasure in life and feeling no emotions. If someone you care for has schizophrenia, you may find these symptoms hard … Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise …
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… one-half of your liver can be removed if the rest of it is healthy. The doctor makes a cut (incision) in your belly to … it easy for 4 to 8 weeks at home. What To Expect Follow-up care is needed because of the chance that colorectal cancer … Cancer Institute (2012). Colon Cancer Treatment (PDQ)—Health Professional Version . Available online: …
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… Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. The doctor will do a … Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Current as of: November 14, …
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… Overview A normal heart rate for a healthy adult is between about 60 and 100 beats per minute. … an adult. A fast heart rate may be caused by a more serious health problem. A heart problem or other medical conditions … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine …
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… activity level, your child needs to be evaluated by a health professional. If your child is acting normally in … to Children Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… what they can do for you. Find out what can improve your health, such as losing weight or starting an exercise … with your doctors, friends, and family to set up a plan to care for yourself. Set goals to practice your coping skills. … every day. Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… 2 Even moderate activity, such as walking, can improve your health and may prevent disability from RA. Be sure to follow … Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Arthritis Care and Research , 62(7): 984–992. Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …