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… learning how to communicate, make eye contact and recognize your voice. Your baby’s physical development can be rapid. … screen time for young children supports optimal and healthy development. Parents and caregivers can use the Four M's of Screen Time as guidance to support the …
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… Calluses and Corns On this page: Related … pain when you walk or wear shoes. Calluses usually form on your hands or feet. They usually don't hurt. Corns have an … Plantar Warts Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… is a measurement of how dense and strong the bones are. If your bone density is low compared to normal peak density, … very low compared to normal, known as osteoporosis. What causes it? Bones naturally become thinner as people grow older … excessive alcohol. If you have children, teach them to eat healthy, get regular exercise, and avoid smoking and …
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… photon-emission computed tomography (SPECT) is a test that uses a special type of camera and a tracer (a radioactive … the tracer is put into a vein (intravenous, or IV ) in your arm. Sometimes it's taken by mouth or inhaled through … therapy. Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. It can cause problems with muscle control and strength, vision, … of all types to help you stay as independent as possible. Your therapist will help you find which exercises are best … (MS) Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Caroline S. Rhoads MD - …
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… Modify Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Diet On this page: Overview Overview You don't have to abandon all your favourite recipes to eat healthier. Several small … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… important to know the symptoms of trouble breathing. Follow your asthma action plan to know what to do. When you have … smoothly. Appearing anxious and being unable to eat because it's too hard to breathe. Using your neck, chest, and … and Adults Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Overview Try to avoid hand and wrist movements that can cause pain and other symptoms. Keep your wrists straight or only slightly bent. Avoid activities … Syndrome Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… to stretch and massage the perineum for a few weeks before your due date. Studies show that some people who did regular … for you. Put some massage oil on your fingers. Or you can use a water-soluble vaginal lubricant, such as Astroglide or … (4). Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Overview Here are some tips for weaning your baby from the bottle: Don't allow the baby to carry the … for the bottle outside of meal or snack time, encourage the use of a comfort object, such as a stuffed animal, blanket, … Weaning Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
