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… or control depression. If you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, you need to see your doctor or therapist right away. Healthy thinking can … thoughts as they happen. Then write down a helpful message to correct the unhelpful thought. If you do this every …
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… Healthy Muscles On this page: Overview Overview … This is called "resistance." For example, you use your arm muscles when you bend your arm at the elbow. But when you do the same movement …
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… Pressure Injuries On this page: Prevention When to Call a Doctor … Pressure injuries usually occur over bony areas, such as your sit bones, hips, lower back, elbows, heels, and … surfaces (friction). Not getting enough nutrition to keep your body working well (malnutrition). Not being able to get …
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… Week 24 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview By week 24, you may have noticed some jerking movements inside your belly—or even seen them on the outside! Repetitive, jerky movements usually mean your baby has the hiccups. Hiccups are perfectly normal and …
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… Week 40 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview You may have felt ready for baby to come for a while, but your baby may still be perfectly happy inside. It can be very hard to wait to meet your baby! Wondering what your baby looks like at 40 weeks? …
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… rule, don't take anything unless you know it's safe for your baby. Some medications - including common pain … or even death. If you need pain medication, discuss with your healthcare provider about taking something that doesn’t … about medication safety during breastfeeding, discuss with your pharmacist or doctor. Herbal products Talk to your
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… three need careful attention; they can get very sick. When your toddler has a cough or cold, you might notice a runny … (which may or may not produce mucus), fever or sore throat. Your toddler may also be irritable.  To support a healthy recovery: Let your toddler rest Keep the room temperature comfortable - …
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… gets better in the second trimester. It's likely that your hormones are to blame for morning sickness. But you can … what you eat, avoiding certain foods and smells, and asking your doctor about medicines you can try. How can you manage morning sickness? If you have morning sickness, try …
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… Psoriasis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … without treatment, and then return. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can often recognize psoriasis by looking at your skin, scalp, and nails. Special tests usually aren't …
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… to taste. Find advice for staying safe. General tips Keep your toddler safe by keeping an eye on your child at all times and putting harmful medications and … products out of sight and out of reach. Always supervise your toddler in the bathtub. If you must leave the bathroom, …