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… occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of … and thighs. The rash may fade away and then come back or get worse when the person is exposed to heat, such as in a … it to others by coughing or sneezing. Sometimes you can get the disease just by touching the saliva or nasal …
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… Quick Tips: Staying Active in Cold Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Get Started You can be active outdoors, even when it's cold. … will keep you from losing body heat even if the fabric gets wet. Wool or synthetic (not cotton) socks and …
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… range from being mild and annoying to being so bad that it gets in the way of your daily activities. Anyone can get chronic pain. It's more common in older adults, but it's … Risk Risk factors are things that increase your chances of getting sick or having a problem. Risk factors for chronic …
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… Quick Tips: Diabetes and Shift Work On this page: Get Started Get Started Managing diabetes is all about setting a healthy … Commission can help you learn your rights on the job. Get organized. Have a backpack, briefcase, or large purse …
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… Tips: Having Enough Energy to Stay Active On this page: Get started Get started You may be worried about having enough energy to … actually give you more energy. Most people feel more energetic throughout the day after they start to be more active. …
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… Quick Tips: Exercising Safely With Arthritis On this page: Get started Health Tools Get started Exercise is one of the best things you can do to … you don't hurt your joints when you exercise. Before you get started, ask your doctor or another health professional, …
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… and controls how deeply the lancet goes into your skin. Get the test strip ready. slide 7 of 11 < Prev Next > slide 7 of 11, Get the test strip ready., Take one strip from the bottle of … to prepare your meter to receive the blood sample. Don't forget to put the lid back on the bottle right after removing …
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… Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal On this page: Getting Started Getting Started How to help with a bedpan Start by gathering … place to set the bedpan aside while you help with wiping or getting dressed. Wash and dry your hands well, and put on …
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… Quick Tips: Making Healthy Snacks On this page: Get started Get started A big part of healthy eating is eating more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and low-fat milk products. Healthy snacks are a …
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… Quick Tips: Staying Active When You Travel On this page: Get started Get started When you travel because of work or for pleasure, … schedule, or weather extremes. Plan ahead on how you will get around those barriers. Try to find a hotel that has an …
