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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … location, depth, and size of your wound and your general health. Be sure to follow his or her instructions. Most of …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview … taking. Here are some examples of questions you might ask your doctor or pharmacist. What can you tell me about this … They Work Living With More Than One Health Problem Making the Most of Your Appointment Smart …
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Health Tracking Forms and Checklists On this page: Get … charts, plans, and self-tests to help you keep track of your health. Use the sleep diary to find out more about what affects your sleep patterns. Print off a form that can help you …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that … injury. Have your doctor check your skin during any other health examinations. Most experts recommend having your skin …
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Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview … Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can watch a child's every move or … all the time. But try to find a balance among supervising your child, taking safety precautions, and allowing your
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Related … the earlier you start the discussion, the better prepared your child will be to make safer decisions about it. And … to wait to have sex. Keep talking to your child about healthy relationships and safer sex. When parents talk …
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Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years On this page: Overview … Information Overview What can you expect from your child at this age? Children in this age range are … You can help decrease any dangers by accepting that your child will go through active and curious phases. Think …
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… Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Actionset Overview Even though asthma is a … can help you feel and breathe better and help keep your lungs healthy. If you have been recently diagnosed with asthma, it …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage … Foot-Washing Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … like the most natural thing in the world for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be directed …