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… arm or hand that has lasted more than an hour? Weakness is being unable to use the arm or hand normally no matter how … shock. These include: Passing out (losing consciousness). Being very sleepy or hard to wake up. Not responding when being touched or talked to. Breathing much faster than …
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… poorly, feel tired and irritable, and have a hard time being active or working. It may strain your relationships with … feelings. Healthy thinking can take away barriers to being physically active, such as discouraging thoughts. This …
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… other issues, too, such as going through a divorce or being a part of a nontraditional family structure. … to commit to a new family and a new way of life. Although being in an intimate relationship with someone does involve … (such as doing something nice for the other person without being asked) and praise. The life skills you learn in this …
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… or nausea. Diarrhea. Headaches. Trouble sleeping, or being sleepy during the day. A change in appetite. Feeling … include having very high energy, sleeping less than normal, being more impulsive than normal, or being grouchy or restless. Signs of suicide. There is an …
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… healthy babies—and that includes women who are obese. But being very heavy does increase the chance of problems. … defects, such as a heart defect or neural tube defects . Being too large. This can cause problems during labour and … to your doctor or midwife about how you can slowly get more active. If you're not pregnant yet, what can you do to get …
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… are preventable. By implementing a mix of passive and active strategies, injuries can be prevented. Passive … to regulate temperature and prevent bursts of hot water Active strategies: Provide constant, close supervision, …
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… Symptoms of type 1 diabetes include urinating often, being very thirsty, losing weight without trying, being hungrier than usual, and having blurry vision. … Pump? Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Diabetes: …
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… blood sugar. How to deal with low blood sugar emergencies Being prepared Follow these steps to help prevent low blood … blood sugar. How to deal with low blood sugar emergencies Being prepared Follow these steps to help prevent low blood …
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… Drink plenty of water before, during, and after you are active. This is very important when it's hot out. You'll … as your focus shifts to your own and your baby's well-being. Getting support from your partner is important to … as your focus shifts to your own and your baby's well-being. Getting support from your partner is important to …
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… complete any further testing that your doctor recommends. Active surveillance Most people won't need special testing … HPV tests (cervical cancer screening tests). This is called active surveillance. It may be recommended when: You have a … more severe during a short period of watchful waiting. Active surveillance may not be a good choice if you don't …