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… of the day-to-day activities that are difficult for you. Exercise. In general, it is important to keep as physically fit as possible. Moderate aerobic exercise is not only safe but advisable for people with … swimming can help keep you fit. Intense exercise, including weight-lifting and exercises that require you to push …
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… Bone pain. It may be worse at night and get better with exercise. People often mistake the pain for normal aging or … condition called cauda equina syndrome that results in loss of feeling in the pelvic area and legs. How is it … and electric cords. Put grab bars in your bathroom. Do weight-bearing exercise to keep your bones strong. Walking, …
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… eating too many calories, being inactive, and gaining weight, particularly around your waist . This lifestyle can … metabolic syndrome increase as you get older. Lack of exercise. If you do not exercise, you are more likely to be … Being overweight is a major risk factor for CAD. Weight loss lowers LDL cholesterol and reduces all of the risk …
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… role in managing a health condition. Vertigo: Balance Exercises Cause Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) … a stroke, such as: Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement in your face, arm, or leg, especially on … cause the whirling feeling of vertigo. A Brandt-Daroff exercise may also be done. It can speed the compensation …
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… changes and coping strategies Preterm labour or low birth weight babies Physical activity during pregnancy and after … Parenting supports and resources available to new parents Breastfeeding, infant safety, self care and baby care …
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… babies, such as premature babies and those with low birth weight, are at higher risk of SIDS than others. What can I … . Breastfeed your baby Breastfeeding helps protect your baby against SIDS. Breastfeeding also helps protect your baby from many …
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… much as 1 L (1 qt) to 2 L (2 qt) of fluid during 1 hour of exercise. When you are not drinking enough fluids, your … L (3 qt) of fluid an hour during an intense workout. Fluid loss in endurance activities such as distance running, … promote excessive sweating before a match in order to "make weight." To protect yourself from dehydration: Drink plenty …
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… These techniques include distraction, humour, relaxation exercises, and allowing the child to have some control over … learn positive techniques for dealing with pain. Relaxation exercises, such as progressive muscle relaxation , guided … with the side effects of some medicines, can lead to a weight problem. Offer a balanced diet to your child, and …
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… children, who can be hurt by regularly carrying too much weight or by not wearing their backpacks safely. Choose the … weeks before a big hike, use stretching and strengthening exercises to get your muscles in shape, especially your … weeks before a big hike, use stretching and strengthening exercises to get your muscles in shape, especially your …
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… ) during your childhood and teenage years. In women, bone loss increases around menopause , when ovaries produce less … go through this change earlier. Smoke. Do not get regular weight-bearing exercise. Do not get enough calcium and vitamin D in your …