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… Information Overview These tables compare how well different birth control methods work. They show how many women out of 100 will have an unplanned … birth control methods as directed. But even with perfect use, a method will still fail to prevent a pregnancy in a …
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… Rating of perceived exertion (RPE) can help you measure how hard your body is working when you exercise. To do this, … yourself as you exercise. For example, you think about how tired you are, how hard it is to breathe, and how hard it is to do the activity. An RPE is usually used as part of a cardiac rehab program. Your cardiac rehab …
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… Get Started Get Started These Interactive Tools are easy-to-use personal calculators. Use any of them to start learning … Do Your BMI and Waist Size Increase Your Health Risks? How Bad Are Your Urinary Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)? How Do Temperatures Compare? Should I Consider Surgery for …
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… quickly as anyone else can walking. Most people with an SCI use a wheelchair at some point. Even if you can get around … Selecting a wheelchair You select a wheelchair based on how much movement and feeling you have (your functional level of injury), how much you are able to do, how strong your upper body is, …
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… your child's issue and their training to address it. Ask how many children they have worked with on this type of issue. Ask the therapist to explain how they would evaluate and treat your child. Find out what treatment methods they use. Do they use treatment methods that are supported by …
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… about asthma If you or your child has asthma, you know how scary it can be when you can't catch your breath. Asthma … and our asthma topics are here to help. Find practical, how-to information in topics such as: Asthma in Teens and … Overcoming Obstacles to Taking Medicines Asthma: Overuse of Quick-Relief Medicines Asthma: Peak Expiratory Flow …
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… the name of the surgical procedure? Why do I need surgery? How soon should surgery take place? What might happen if I … What is the next step if this surgery doesn't work? How much does the surgery cost? How can I find out? Can it … or open surgery)? What kind of anesthesia will be used (general, local, or regional)? How long will the …
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… your balance and walking Fatigue and emotional well-being How your brain works (cognition) Quality of life To … physical activity (e.g., brisk walking, cycling and household chores). Aiming for physical activity sessions of 20 … becoming more active. They can give you guidance about how to safely enjoy the benefits of physical activity if you …
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… the change involves tobacco, a drug, alcohol, or changing how you eat. For some people, knowing that something has to … quickly. For others, it can take years. But no matter how long it takes, many people find that asking themselves … the following questions? What qualities do I most want to use to describe myself? (For example: healthy, loyal, …
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… this page: Overview Overview When you use inhaled asthma medicine, you usually use a device that … This device is for children 4 years and older and adults. How well the DPI works may depend on how well you breathe in. Your doctor decides the amount of …