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… make hormonal forms of birth control not work very well. Examples of hormonal birth control include the pill, the patch, the ring or the shot. If you are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep … condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane condoms to prevent STIs) Avoid …
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… a newborn has. That's because disposable diapers work so well to wick moisture. In general, though: Your newborn … are influenced by a baby's temperament and feeling of being well fed. They're also influenced by how the parents respond …
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… or while awake (flashbacks). Emotional numbness, or being unable to feel or express emotions toward family, … and loved ones. Avoiding any reminders of the event. Being easily angered, aroused, or startled (hyperarousal). … Longing and yearning for the loved one. Intense loneliness. Being upset by memories of the loved one. Trouble doing …
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… gain, tiredness, dry skin, constipation, a feeling of being too cold, or frequent menstrual periods. An overactive … loss, rapid heart rate, nervousness, diarrhea, a feeling of being too hot, or irregular menstrual periods. Find the … Keep track of thyroid gland function in people who are being treated for hyperthyroidism. This treatment may …
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… be brief episodes of use at later points. A relapse is not being able to stay drug-free or sober over time. It can … where you drank or used drugs could trigger a craving. Even being in the same kind of area could cause cravings. Certain … likely. Certain situations. Social activities, parties, or being alone could also make you think about having a drink …
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… refined grains. Limit sweets. Stay at a healthy weight. Being very overweight increases the risk of some forms of … whose extra fat is in their hips or thighs. Stay active. Being active every day may prevent a number of cancers. And … activity can help you get to and stay at a healthy weight. Being active and getting enough sleep may work together to …
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… have to ask them to repeat what they say, or because you always have the TV volume turned up very high. You may not be … to use hearing aids. I live alone, and I'm pretty set in my ways. But I realized I was missing out on what my … hear better to do my job and other daily activities. I hear well enough to get through my day. More important Equally …
Medications
… for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete … with medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms, such as drinking … this medication is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working …
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… short of breath. If your liver is affected, you may have swelling in your belly or yellow, itchy skin. If cancer … immunotherapy. These medicines can be given in different ways. They are often put into a vein or taken as a pill. … that bring you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support …
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… Pain from an injury may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may occur soon after the injury. Acute injuries … tingling, or weakness in your arms or hands? Weakness is being unable to use the arm or hand normally no matter how hard you try. Pain or swelling may make it hard to move, but this is not the same …
