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… events When outdoor air quality is poor, it is important to take action to reduce exposure: Seek cleaner air indoors. … not smoke indoors Mulch garden waste instead of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard … engines, or switch to an electric vehicle Walk, cycle, take public transit or carpool whenever possible For more …
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… who died. These feelings may interfere with your ability to take care of your daily responsibilities. They last longer … who died. These feelings may interfere with your ability to take care of your daily responsibilities. They last longer …
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… or trickle after 15 minutes of pressure. If moderate to severe bleeding has not slowed or stopped, keep putting … ice water. Go to the emergency room right away. Be sure to take the bag with you. A small tear or rip that has stopped … ice water. Go to the emergency room right away. Be sure to take the bag with you. A small tear or rip that has stopped …
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… ways to get moving. Keep track of the number of steps you take each day. You can use a phone app, a fitness tracker, … ways to get moving. Keep track of the number of steps you take each day. You can use a phone app, a fitness tracker, …
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… will most often go away as the injury heals, but this may take weeks. Occasionally the black appearance under an … amount of oxygen in the blood, such as asthma and COPD , severe anemia , cold exposure, exposure to high altitude, … will most often go away as the injury heals, but this may take weeks. Occasionally the black appearance under an …
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… weight, how active you are, which diabetes medicines you take, and what your goals are for your blood sugar levels. A … weight, how active you are, which diabetes medicines you take, and what your goals are for your blood sugar levels. A …
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… Cal asked himself over and over after he was diagnosed with severe COPD 5 years ago. "I spent the first 2 years moping … chair and get back into life. The trouble was, I couldn't take 10 steps without getting out of breath." But he decided … chair and get back into life. The trouble was, I couldn't take 10 steps without getting out of breath." But he decided …
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… the test so that your bladder is full. You may need to take off all or most of your clothes, depending on which … one or both limbs. It allows your blood pressure to be taken at several different places. When the legs are tested, … After the doctor has found the blood vessel, it may take some time to assess the blood flow. How long the test …
