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… Signs That Your Baby Is Getting Enough Breast Milk On this page: … Overview You can be reassured that your baby is eating enough and is well nourished when he or … regular dirty and wet diapers. During the first few days of life, breastfed newborns have about 3 wet diapers a day. …
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… Helping Your Teen Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: … Overview A traumatic event is a very upsetting event that your teen sees or that happens to your teen or to someone they love. It may put someone's life in danger. Or it may cause serious injury. A car crash, …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Ear Problems: Should My Child Be …
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… Grief: When Major Loss Challenges Your Beliefs On this page: Overview Overview A major loss can make you question your beliefs. Sadness, anger, guilt, hopelessness—all these … can make you question everything you once believed about life, death, and suffering. Some people are able to find …
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… as gum, inhalers, lozenges, mouth sprays, or patches. Ask your doctor about quit-tobacco medicines that require a prescription, like bupropion or varenicline. Distract yourself. Stop what you're doing, and do something else: … Call a friend. Do a puzzle or some other activity that uses your hands. Take on a household task. Drink a glass of …
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… Controlling Dust, Dust Mites, and Other Allergens in Your Home On this page: Overview … containing pollen, mould spores, and other allergens into your home. Use air conditioning so you don't have to open … family about this and about how this will affect family life. If you can't or don't want to remove carpeting …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula Last … the only food a baby needs for the first 6 months of their life. It’s recommended that babies continue to be offered … it’s important to prepare and store it safely to protect your baby.   What are the different types of infant formula? …
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… Diabetes: Lower Your Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview … resistance, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. Lifestyle and genetics may also play a part. But here's the … things you're doing to stay healthy with diabetes also help your heart and blood vessels. That means eating healthy …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your score mean? What's next? What does this tool help you learn? This tool will help you find your target heart rate based on your age, resting heart …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise On this page: Overview … Information Overview There are several ways to measure your body's responses to exercise and other lifestyle changes. You may want to keep track of the …