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Prediabetes Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

… them make these changes. What are the benefits and risks of using lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes? … getting type 2 diabetes. What are the benefits and risks of using metformin to prevent type 2 diabetes? Metformin: Can … footnote 5 , footnote 1 , footnote 6 The evidence is rated using four quality levels: high, moderate, borderline, and …

Substance Use Staying Alcohol- or Drug-Free After Treatment

… trigger a relapse. Try meditation or other stress-relief exercises. Meditation can help you feel calm and give you a … worthwhile to do, you may be less likely to go back to using substances. For example, you might: Do volunteer work … trigger a relapse. Try meditation or other stress-relief exercises. Meditation can help you feel calm and give you a …

Alcohol and Substance Use in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD

… you have, the more severe it may be. Symptoms include: Using larger amounts of the substance than you ever meant to. Using the substance for a longer time than you ever meant … wishing you could. Spending a lot of time getting or using the substance or recovering from the effects. Having …

Form for Identifying Reasons to Cut Down On or Stop Alcohol Use

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use substances for a … and not all substance use is problematic. If a loved one is using substances, it does not always mean they have a … falls along a spectrum, from no use of any substances or using substances for positive or social benefits, to having …

Making a Plan to Help Someone Get Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Down Syndrome Helping Your Child Learn to Walk and Use Other Motor Skills

… her hands on the table at times. Guide your baby in playful exercises, which helps him or her learn to walk. Move your … her hands on the table at times. Guide your baby in playful exercises, which helps him or her learn to walk. Move your …

COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

… COPD? COPD is almost always caused by smoking. Over time, breathing tobacco smoke irritates the airways and destroys … It usually takes many years for the lung damage to start causing symptoms, so COPD is most common in people who are … an active role in managing a health condition. Breathing Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer Breathing …

Physiotherapy

… your pain and swelling. Your physiotherapist also may use manual therapy , education, and techniques such as heat, … always includes exercise. It can include stretching, core exercises , weight lifting, and walking. Your … safely. Protecting your joints and avoiding re-injury. Using assistive devices such as crutches or wheelchairs. …

Lungs and Airways

… Flow and Personal Best Asthma: Symptoms of Difficulty Breathing Asthma: Ways to Take Inhaled Medicines Asthma's … of Chest Injuries Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) Using a Pulse Oximeter Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers … Your Asthma Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan Breathing Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer Breathing …