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… Disorder (OCD) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … that everything you touch has germs on it, you may wash your hands repeatedly to ease your fear. What causes it? Experts don't know the exact …
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… Dry Socket On this page: Health Tools What is … a dry socket? To prevent dry socket, be sure to follow your dentist's instructions, which may include the … Do not smoke or suck through straws. Do not rinse your mouth or disturb the socket area for at least 24 hours. …
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… Staying Active in Cold Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Get Started You can be … have fun and stay safe. Bundle up and take the dog (or just yourself) for a walk. Rake leaves or do other yard work. Try … Shovel snow. Be safe while you're active outside. Try to do your walking and other activities when it's light out. If …
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… Social Anxiety Disorder On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … people, many situations cause stress. This problem affects your daily life. You may be so stressed or afraid that you … You may avoid being around other people. It can affect your daily life and activities, including work or school. …
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… Vitamin and Mineral Supplement On this page: Health Tools What is a … that provides only a single vitamin or mineral (unless your doctor or dietitian has recommended that you take an … you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an …
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… Staying Active in Hot Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Get Started Summer is a … precautions when you're active. This might mean you change your activity or when you choose to do it. Here are some … the dog or walking with a partner helps you make it part of your routine. Go for a bike ride. Find shaded areas, and …
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… Graves' Ophthalmopathy On this page: Health Tools What is … ophthalmopathy? Graves' ophthalmopathy may get worse if your thyroid levels are out of balance. It may also get … you are given radioactive iodine therapy. Smoking increases your chances of developing Graves' ophthalmopathy. And it …
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… Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) On this page: Health Tools What is … Having bradycardia (say "bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh") means that your heart beats very slowly. For most adults, a heart rate … 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower …
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… Menopause and Perimenopause On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When To Call … What is menopause? Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods … body has its own time line. You may stop having periods in your mid-40s. Or you might have them well into your 50s. …
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… Decision-Maker (SDM) On this page: Overview Choosing Your Substitute Decision-Maker Decisions a Substitute … Information Overview What is a substitute decision-maker? Your substitute decision-maker (SDM) (health care agent, proxy, surrogate) can make decisions …