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… Stroke: Your Rehabilitation Team On this page: Overview Related … and nurses who specialize in stroke rehab, as well as other professionals. Each team member will help you in … on clothing. Get grab bars for your bathroom. Make your home safe if you have strength, balance, or vision problems. …
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… Work Closely With Your Doctor On this page: Overview Find a Doctor Who Will Be … written information, links to videos and websites, and any other instructions. Be sure to make and go to all … has information about your problem that you could take home. Some doctors offer brochures or reprints from medical …
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… Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life On this page: Overview … friends to your home can help your child interact with other children. But visitors may carry pet allergens on their clothing and other items. Be aware that …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Trans fat There are two sources of trans fat: natural and industry-made. Natural sources of trans fat are found in small … sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable oils, such as olive, …
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… Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital On this page: Overview … this medicine?" And then make note of any side effects or other problems the nurse tells you to watch for. Medicine … too. Doctors may have prescribed pills you need to take at home. You may have other pills you take at home for other …
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… Walk your way to health Last updated January 9, 2013 Walking is one of the best ways to improve your health. It's free and low-impact and can be enjoyed … distance in a day. For short trips, leave your car at home and walk instead, or park several blocks from the …
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… Gout: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Gout is a form of arthritis … gout can cause severe damage to joints, tendons, and other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the … Eat low-fat dairy products. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. This can help your body get rid of uric acid. …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your … written information, links to videos and websites, and any other instructions. Be sure to make and go to all … to happen next. What you can do to manage your problem at home. Follow the instructions your doctor gave you, …
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… COPD: Clearing Your Lungs Actionset Overview When you have too much mucus … airways. It is best to do it after you use your inhaler or other medicine. Follow these steps for controlled coughing. … breathing. Put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. When you breathe in through your nose, …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Feet On this page: Overview … from shoes or overheating or could be an early sign of another problem. Do what you can to find the cause and fix it, … doctor immediately. Do not try to treat a foot ulcer at home. If you check your feet regularly, you usually will see …
