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… carbohydrates, which feed the bacteria in your mouth. Not getting enough fluoride. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay … tooth decay. Babies who are put to bed with a bottle can get " bottle mouth "—tooth decay caused by the sugar in … Basic Dental Care Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Teething Current as …
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… carry many types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the bodily fluids or … feces, urine, saliva or food. Animal feces or manure can get onto its hair or fur, bedding or soil. The feces can …
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… to look after yourself while you're pregnant: Quick tips: Healthy pregnancy habits Travel during pregnancy Getting help for perinatal depression Dental care during … pregnancy Foodborne illness during pregnancy Pregnancy: Healthy weight gain Exercise during pregnancy Sex during …
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… and catfish. Carbohydrate from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes (peas, beans, and lentils), low-fat milk … Folic acid (or folate) is found in foods such as liver, vegetables (especially spinach, asparagus, and Brussels … footnote 1 Avoiding Mercury in Fish Healthy Eating Non-Milk Sources of Calcium Pregnancy …
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… arthritis and osteoporosis and how to manage them with a healthy lifestyle, including regular movement and a balanced … arthritis. If you suffer from arthritis, daily movement and healthy eating can help. Regular physical activity can … balanced diet can help prevent osteoporosis or stop it from getting worse. Learn more: Osteoporosis Weight-bearing …
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… vitamin or iron drops for newborns. These drops help babies get the nutrition they need. A baby may need: Vitamin D. … to build up an iron supply before birth. So they usually get iron drops for the first year after birth. If you have … Ages 12 to 24 Months Growth and Development, Newborn Healthy Eating for Children Lactose Intolerance Spitting Up …
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… that you agree with: My health _____I'd like to be at a healthy weight. Alcohol is adding too many empty calories to my diet. _____I'd like to get a better night's sleep. Drinking is affecting the … to my stomach, shaky, or anxious. _____I am planning to get pregnant, or I am pregnant. _____I take medicines that …
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… at any age. Females in their 40s to 60s are more likely to get it. CRPS isn't the same for all people. Many have mild symptoms and slowly get better over time. But some people may not recover. They … temperature of the painful arm or leg with the matching, healthy one. For instance, if your left arm hurts, your …
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… What is hypothermia? Hypothermia occurs when the body gets cold and loses heat faster than the body can make it. A … is very important to know the symptoms of hypothermia and get treatment quickly. Often a hiker or skier's body … to quickly help the person get warm. Sometimes a normal, healthy adult has a low body temperature, such as 36°C …
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… dermatitis). Skin may shrink and waste away (skin atrophy). Healthy skin may be destroyed by radiation (cutaneous … dermatitis). Skin may shrink and waste away (skin atrophy). Healthy skin may be destroyed by radiation (cutaneous …