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… Rehabilitation: Weight and Resistance Training On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Resistance training may be done … include the chest press, leg press, and biceps curl. Related Information Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac …
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… Nicotine Tests On this page: Related Information A nicotine test measures … for the levels of cotinine in your blood and urine to drop. Related Information Quitting Smoking Current as of: …
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… Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems On this page: Overview Related Information Overview When you have vertigo, you may … walkways clear of anything that might cause you to trip. Related Information Dizziness: Light-Headedness and Vertigo …
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… PKU Diet On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A low-protein diet is the main … and long-term consequences, such as lower intelligence. Related Information Phenylketonuria (PKU) Current as …
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… your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All ages: Children are very aware of the emotions of their … and young children: In general, toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly before the …
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… Exercise During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Exercise is good for … Stay at your pre-pregnancy level of fitness In the early stages of pregnancy, some women can continue their …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Most people know that … problem by changing what and how you eat. A speech-language pathologist (also called a speech therapist) can teach …
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… Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Smoking harms your lungs in … most common cause of COPD is smoking. Smoking further damages the breathing tubes and lung tissue when you have COPD. …
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… Trapped Finger, Toe, or Limb On this page: Overview Related Information Overview A body digit or limb, such as … in an object connected to the ground, such as a fence. Related Information Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries Toe, …
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… Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies On this page: Overview Related Information Overview It's important to take care of … have their batteries changed now and then. Meters can be damaged if they're dropped or jarred or are exposed to very hot …