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… or other treatment for angina or an irregular heartbeat is working. Help you make decisions about starting an exercise … grouped into different sections that show how your heart is working. Exercise electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) results … or other treatment for angina or an irregular heartbeat is working. Help you make decisions about starting an exercise …
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… up to 90 percent of their time indoors, at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, … Air cleaners vary in their cost and in how well they work. Mechanical or electric air filters are the most …
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… of children under 5 years of age Doctors, nurses and others working in health care settings, including long-term care … police officers, firefighters, paramedics and corrections workers People working closely with influenza susceptible animals including …
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… eat—support gives you a better chance of making the change work. Support can come from lots of people. Your family and … and actions or gentle reminders to stay on track. Support works. Research shows that getting support from spouses, … eating, such as paying bills or helping the kids with homework. Staying out of the kitchen may help you stay with your …
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… information. Use computers or other aids to do homework or look up information about projects. Some computer … Have your child use a special notebook to list homework assignments, their due dates, and the items needed to do the work, such as library books or art supplies. At night, make …
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… from their own mistakes with questions like, "What didn't work this time? How can you do it differently next time?" … you over time. Here are some tools to help you. Show your work. At a time when you would normally yell, you can follow … from their own mistakes with questions like, "What didn't work this time? How can you do it differently next time?" …
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… such as Tums neutralize some of the stomach acid. They work for 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on whether the … is full or empty. Liquid or dissolving antacids usually work faster than tablet forms. Some antacids, such as … may keep your tongue from turning black. Antacids work faster than acid reducers (H2 blockers). But their …
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… digestive system. Mucus can interfere with how the pancreas works. This can make it hard for the child to absorb … child is diagnosed, a team of health professionals will work with you to build a treatment plan. The plan is based … pressure (PEP) devices. Digestive therapy This treatment works to replace certain digestive enzymes. It helps to make …
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… and approaches to toilet training. The methods that work best use positive reinforcement and begin intensive … child about how to use the toilet. Explain how the toilet works and how your child will be able to use it when he or … waistbands or easy-to-open fasteners (such as Velcro) work best. Pull-on diapers also work well during toilet …
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… the normal pacemaker of the heart (the sinus node) does not work properly. Various irregular heart rates (arrhythmias) … the normal pacemaker of the heart (the sinus node) does not work properly. Various irregular heart rates (arrhythmias) …