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… Coping Strategies to Avoid Harming a Baby On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If you want to save this … overwhelmed, exhausted, and extremely frustrated. Help manage your frustration and anger by learning healthy ways to …
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… Memory Problems: Issues With Driving On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Whether a person with … by people who have the disease and by their caregivers. Taking away driving privileges may reduce the person's sense …
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… Side Effects of Chemotherapy On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The side effects of … can tell you what side effects to expect and how to manage them. Most side effects are short-term problems. They …
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… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years … becomes confined to bed and must be fed by a tube. Is vCJD related to CJD? CJD and vCJD are not the same disease. They …
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… Developmental Problems: Testing On this page: Overview Related Information Overview The Canadian … for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are usually done at ages 18 months and 36 months. The doctor will use …
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… With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Sleep patterns naturally change … cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to sleep less …
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… Dry Mouth On this page: Related Information What is dry mouth? Dry … glands work. Low saliva production is common as you age. It's also common with many health conditions, such as …
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… Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk On this page: Overview Related Information Overview You can be reassured that your … enough and is well nourished when he or she: Shows an eager desire and wakes up frequently to breastfeed. …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Constipation On this page: Getting Started Related Information Getting Started These ideas can help you manage constipation caused by cancer or cancer treatment. If …
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… Hydrocortisone for Itching On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Hydrocortisone cream, gel, or … or box. Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …