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… a Child Who Has a Mental Health Condition On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A mental health condition can make it harder … manage the condition. Encourage good self-care like getting enough sleep, eating a variety of healthy foods, and being …
Healthy eating
… offer your baby other foods, especially foods rich in iron. Offer iron rich foods 2 or more times each day. Examples include: … poultry, and fish Cooked egg, lentils, beans, and tofu Iron-fortified infant cereal Some common food allergens are …
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… or not, healthy habits can help protect your bones. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular weight-bearing … My doctor told me that I have a few risk factors for getting osteoporosis. My mother had it, and my bone density … important More important I don't mind taking pills or getting shots if it will reduce my risk of a fracture. I …
Medications
… strong. Calcium supplements are used to make sure you get enough calcium in addition to the calcium you get from a … directed by your doctor, usually once a week. Take it after getting up for the day, before taking your first food, … water and before taking any other medication by mouth. Iron supplements, vitamins with minerals, antacids …
Medications
… Consult your doctor for more details. Blood tests for your iron levels will also be done and you may be prescribed iron supplements to take. Your doctor may recommend that you eat a well-balanced diet rich in iron (such as raisins, figs, meat, eggs, vegetables, …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Getting Support What is … is a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making enough of a hormone called insulin. Insulin helps the body … Taking insulin, making healthy food choices, and getting regular exercise can help control blood sugar. …
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… is a condition that causes the body to absorb too much iron. This causes iron to build up in the blood, liver, heart, pancreas, … because, until that time, women regularly lose blood and iron during their monthly periods. What Is Hemochromatosis …
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… different fitness levels and body sizes. Make sure you have enough room for the equipment A treadmill can look smaller …
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… cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People living in the … cuts to reduce the chance of the tissues under the skin getting infected. If you have a small cut or wound, wash it … However, antibiotics on their own are not usually enough. This is because necrotizing fasciitis cuts off the …
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… Using News and Social Media in a Healthy Way On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Social media and news can help you stay … on the headlines all day? Maybe a check-in once a day is enough. Think about how the news or scrolling through your …