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… way to get them more physically active. Multiple studies have determined that exercise and physical activity are safe … a concern. Exercise or physical activity should be stopped when systolic or diastolic pressures reach 200 or 115 mm/Hg … part of cardiovascular disease management and how to help your clients get started with exercise. This course is free …
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… 10, 2024 Overview Resources and information to support your health and wellbeing in your older years. Take steps to … older adults: Alzheimer’s disease Cataracts: Should I have surgery? Coronary artery disease Dementia Hearing loss … Emergency preparedness Consider the unique needs of seniors when creating an emergency preparedness plan for natural …
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… jewellery for body piercing sites that: Is removable. If you have your mouth pierced and you use oral jewellery, make … skin. The back of an earring can pinch and damage tissue when used in places other than the earlobe. Backs of …
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… chest. But they can appear on almost any part of the body. When you have a skin cyst, the lump or bump under the skin is: Small, …
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… dyspnea, muscle wasting, and functional limitations. Many have comorbid conditions (i.e., CVD and osteoarthritis) … Exercise programs in dialysis clients should be supervised. When supervised by a clinician, intradialytic exercise was …
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… Inhaler Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled … most metered-dose inhalers. This is even more important when using corticosteroid medicines. How to use the inhaler … Use the inhaler exactly as prescribed. Check that you have the correct medicine. If you use more than one inhaler, …
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… Overview Overview Abdominal pain can have many causes. Often the specific symptoms help determine … in vomit Foodborne illness Diarrhea Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) Vomiting Abdominal cramps Urinary problems, … disease, kidney infection , or bladder infection Burning when urinating Blood in the urine Flank pain or lower pelvic …
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… Overview Overview The reaction that you have to a jellyfish or Portuguese man-of-war sting depends … soles of the feet ( angioedema ). Swelling is most serious when it involves the airway and interferes with breathing. …
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… years of rapid physical growth, adolescents may be somewhat awkward or clumsy as they get used to longer limbs and … sport activities become more competitive. Sometimes you'll need to urge your child to get off the couch and … exercise. You can help motivate your child by your example—when you get regular exercise yourself. Also, talk with your …
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… Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How quickly insulin starts to work and how … it lasts will be different depending on the type of insulin you use. Other factors that can affect insulin and your … footnote 1 Types of insulin Type Examples Appearance When it starts to work (onset) How long it lasts (duration) …
