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Cancer Support: Family, Friends, and Relationships On this … can, try to be open if people want to talk about how your diagnosis makes them feel. Talking to your children It may … on their feelings. Talk to your children as soon as you can after you are diagnosed. This way your children will hear …
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… HIV: Why Healthy Eating Matters On this page: Overview Overview Eating a nutritious, balanced diet is an important part of … with HIV. Your doctor may periodically assess your diet after you are diagnosed with HIV. footnote 1 If you have …
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… Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control On this page: Overview Related … How long it takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each woman. It also … gradually decreases as you age, starting at age 25. After you stop any form of birth control, you may have a …
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… YAG Laser Capsulotomy After Cataract Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What … YAG laser capsulotomy is surgery to help you see clearly after cataract surgery. You may need this surgery because months or years after cataract surgery, your vision may get fuzzy again. …
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… Healthy Eating: Starting a Plan for Change Actionset Overview If you have decided to start a healthy eating plan, congratulations! Making that decision is an … goals are things that you want to do tomorrow and the day after. For example, you might decide to: Switch to low-fat …
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… Handling Sadness and Yearning After a Major Loss On this page: Overview Related … lost are the most common and expected feelings that occur after any loss. To help you cope with your feelings of … and mark a major loss, such as funeral or memorial services after a death. These may also include activities such as a …
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After a Stroke: Helping Your Family Adjust On this page: … loved one and other family members adjust: Realize that after a stroke, your loved one may be prone to strong … You are an important part of your family member's recovery after a stroke. Give the person support and encouragement to …
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… How to Get Up Safely After a Fall On this page: Overview … at home, it is a good idea to learn how to get up safely after a fall. Learning how to get up correctly can help you … stay safe until help arrives. How can you care for yourself after a fall? If you think you can get up First lie still …
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Eating Disorders: Cultural and Social Factors On this page: Overview Overview Eating disorders occur most often in industrialized cultures … even in very young children, which can turn into an eating disorder in people who are more likely (predisposed) …
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… Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders On this page: Treatment Overview What To … may be longer. During cognitive behavioural therapy for eating disorders, you learn: About your illness, its … when symptoms will most likely recur. To keep a diary of eating episodes, binge eating, purging, and the events that …