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… Weight Management Learning Center Learn about weight management Most … "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy … Healthy Eating Obesity Fitness Interactive Tool: Is Your BMI Increasing Your Health Risks? Health Topics Medical …
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… and Healthier Body After Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview Overview It's never too late to quit smoking. No matter when you quit, your health will improve. People who quit smoking reduce … disease. You may also feel better and will probably find your own personal benefits as well. Your sense of taste and …
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… Asthma Action Plan: Red Zone On this page: Overview Overview An asthma action plan is based on zones defined by your symptoms, your peak flow , or both. It tells you what to do if you …
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… Saline Nasal Washes for Sinusitis On this page: Overview Overview Most of the time it is best to do your saltwater (saline) nasal wash before you use your other nasal medicines. The wash will help your sinuses …
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… Schizophrenia: Encouraging Social Skills On this page: Overview Overview Some symptoms of … deal with. The symptoms are often long-lasting and may make your loved one appear to be concerned only about himself or herself. Encouraging social skills can help you and your loved one deal with these symptoms. Here are some …
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… Preventing Mastitis On this page: Overview Overview Mastitis is … the first 6 months of breastfeeding. You can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up infection, and nursing won't harm your baby. If you have mastitis, you may first notice a …
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… Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome On this page: Overview Overview Tingling, … syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve in your wrist. This nerve runs through a small space in your wrist called the carpal tunnel. This nerve controls …
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… High Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can Help On this page: Overview Overview Millions of … such as high cholesterol. A dietitian can evaluate your diet and create a plan and detailed menu to work with your lifestyle and daily routine. A dietitian will ask about …
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… Adjustable Gastric Banding Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … the surgery. The doctor will make several small cuts in your belly. Then the doctor puts special tools and a camera … the doctor wraps a silicone band around the upper part of your stomach to make a small pouch. Then the incisions are …
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… Breastfeeding a Sick Baby On this page: Overview Overview Your baby may have signs of a minor illness , such as cold … mild diarrhea. If so, it's best to keep breastfeeding. If your baby is too sick to breastfeed, try cup-feeding. With …