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… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… stay with a healthy eating plan? Update your goals When you first started your healthy eating plan, you probably had one … like packaged snack items, luncheon meats, and canned soups. Did you meet your long-term goal and then stop? Good … you stay with your healthy eating plan. Getting past slip-ups Everyone has slip-ups. But there's a difference between …
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… is, the less air your lungs are able to move. Spirometry tests are used to measure lung function. They measure how … your FEV1, your symptoms, your chance of having COPD flare-ups, and any other health problems you may have. Related … your FEV1, your symptoms, your chance of having COPD flare-ups, and any other health problems you may have. Related …
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… is different, but plan for a short activity if this is your first outing. A brief hike, a jog around the block, or a … is different, but plan for a short activity if this is your first outing. A brief hike, a jog around the block, or a …
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… needed) to participate in the activity safely. Safety is first and foremost when you're starting out Recognize your …
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… about about frailty in older adults. Staying Independent Checklist: The Staying Independent Checklist will help you determine your risk of future falls … all adults do strength activities for all major muscle groups at least twice a week. The guidelines recommend adults …
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… examination, and the results from an MRI and other tests. When abnormal MRI results occur along with a medical … examination, and the results from an MRI and other tests. When abnormal MRI results occur along with a medical …
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… For example, you can type in results of blood pressure tests you do at home. And when you see your doctor for a checkup or for treatment, he or she can see those home test … tests you do at home. And when you see your doctor for a checkup or for treatment, he or she can see those home test …
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… may have other side effects or reactions not listed here. Check the information that comes with your medicine. How can … those bacteria that are a bit stronger and that survive the first few days of treatment. … may have other side effects or reactions not listed here. Check the information that comes with your medicine. How can …
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… to treat it. Drinking alcohol can make you light-headed at first and drowsy as you drink more, both of which may be … or dry wine. Or dilute wine with club soda. When you drink, check your blood sugar before bed. Have a snack before bed … or dry wine. Or dilute wine with club soda. When you drink, check your blood sugar before bed. Have a snack before bed …