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… growth and development Most children by age 6: Have grown about 6 cm (2.5 in.) since their last birthday. Have gained about 3 kg (7 lb) since their last birthday. Are developing … growth and development Most children by age 6: Have grown about 6 cm (2.5 in.) since their last birthday. Have gained …
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… sage) may cause uterine contractions. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like … doctor can help you manage your health better if they know about all of your health practices. … sage) may cause uterine contractions. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like …
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… bone meets the pelvis in the hip joint. People younger than about age 55 who have hip osteoarthritis have been difficult … hip surgery for severe osteoarthritis, talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of each type of surgery. … bone meets the pelvis in the hip joint. People younger than about age 55 who have hip osteoarthritis have been difficult …
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… you can get up First lie still for a few minutes and think about how you feel. If your body feels okay and you think … body, and sit in the chair. Stay seated for a bit and think about how you feel. Call for help. Even if you feel okay, … you can get up First lie still for a few minutes and think about how you feel. If your body feels okay and you think …
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… After you have your list and have rated the items, think about how you are spending your time. If you take care of … a timely way, you won't have as many urgent tasks to worry about. For example, if you pay your bills when you get them, … finances and hurry to pay bills the day they are due. Think about how you can redirect your time to activities that are …
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… preterm birth. footnote 1 Be sure to talk with your doctor about the reasons for your bedrest. The more you understand about the pros and cons, the easier it may be to follow your … you are on partial or full bedrest. Talk with your doctor about what kinds of activities are okay to do. Ask if it's …
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… disease worse. This topic can give you some general ideas about how to follow the diet your doctor or dietitian … people who have kidney disease need to limit salt (sodium), fluids, and protein. Some also have to limit potassium and … a hard time eating enough, talk to your doctor or dietitian about ways to add calories to your diet. Your diet may …
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… below shows general guidelines. Always ask your doctor about what is best for you. Stretch your upper body. Here's … 2 to 4 times. Or you can just lie in this position for about 3 to 5 minutes if it is comfortable for you. You can … 2 to 4 times. Or you can just lie in this position for about 3 to 5 minutes if it's comfortable for you. You can …
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… Brush and floss your teeth every day. Brush the teeth with fluoride toothpaste twice a day—in the morning and at … public health offices or social services for information about dental care in your community. Making brushing more … when you eat, or that don't feel good. Talk to your dentist about fitting them again. Don't try to "fix" your dentures …
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… do you start? Motivate your child by talking to him or her about why it is important to stop thumb-sucking. Explain … changes happening to his or her teeth or mouth shape. Talk about the unhealthy germs that are on our hands and how the … in his or her mouth by thumb-sucking. Talk to your child about becoming a "big boy" or "big girl" by stopping …