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… Lifestyle Changes That May Help Prevent Cancer On this page: Overview Related … you get to and stay at a healthy weight. Being active and getting enough sleep may work together to lower cancer risk … 45 and have not been vaccinated for HPV, ask your doctor if getting the vaccine is right for you. Avoid toxins at work …
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Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they …
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… Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress Actionset Overview Childhood … stressed when they feel that they have failed. How can you help your child with stress? Adults can help children and teenagers with stress in many ways. Three …
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… Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Last updated June 1, 2017 … Hand washing is the most important thing you can do to help stop the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as … you take part in activities that increase your risk of getting or spreading germs. Wash your hands before you: …
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… High Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can Help On this page: Overview Overview … you achieve your basic goals. Most of all, a dietitian can help make your new diet fun by suggesting creative recipes and helping you find ways to eat the foods that you enjoy the …
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… Expert: Be Active to Help Your Back Heal On this page: Dr. Robert Keller Dr. … your doctor may prescribe something stronger. The medicine helps relieve the pain, which means you can be more active. … to moving, your doctor may recommend a physiotherapist to help you with exercises and activities. Is there any reason …
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Helping a Family Member Who Has PTSD On this page: Overview … you care about someone with PTSD, here's what you can do to help. Learn what you can about PTSD. The more you know, the … with family and close friends. A support system will help your family member get through hard changes and …
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… Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop Actionset Overview Many infants and … of love, encouragement, and a few simple steps, you can help your child succeed in breaking the thumb-sucking habit. … important to stop thumb-sucking. Explain that stopping will help him or her have a beautiful smile and nice teeth. Let …
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… safely after a fall. Learning how to get up correctly can help you avoid making an injury worse. Also, knowing what to do if you cannot get up can help you stay safe until help arrives. How can you care for yourself after a fall? If …
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… Get children involved Last updated November 30, 2016 Getting children involved in lots of fun physical activity keeps them active and healthy. It’s easy when you help them find activities that they enjoy - and that you can … walk to childcare or school. Look for parks along the way. Getting used to ‘active transport’ like walking, cycling or …