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… Joe's Story: Changing My Lifestyle On this page: Joe's Story Joe's Story When Joe turned 60 last year, … person who can change everything at once." So he planned ahead and wrote one food change a week on his calendar. "The … keeps me going is the results. I've lost weight, and I feel younger every day." This story is based on information …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: … dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death … ways of coping with the baby's death can strain a marriage and a family. Along with feeling grief, family members …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Overview Many women have … when a period ends. Cyclic breast pain occurs more often in younger women. Most cyclic pain goes away without treatment … at menopause . Non-cyclic pain is most common in women ages 30 to 50. It may occur in only one breast. It is often …
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… any length of time, watch for signs of frostbite or skin injury from cold. Look for whiteness and numbness on the … exposure Cold exposure: What increases your risk of injury? … Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of responsibility, nurture … between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. Babies younger than age 18 months cannot understand these concepts. …
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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place … helpful first-aid supplies to have at home: Adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes Adhesive tape, … clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb aspirator or …
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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to 30, but it can happen at any age. With treatment, … treatment. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Current as …
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… Codeine/Butalbital/Aspirin/Caffeine - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … side effects occur: slow/shallow breathing, unusual lightheadedness, severe drowsiness/dizziness, difficulty waking … or other NSAIDs) brain disorders (such as seizures, head injury, tumor, increased intracranial pressure) breathing …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Every year, … and hurt themselves. Falls are one of the main causes of injury and loss of independence in people ages 65 and older. … Use shower chairs and bath benches. Use a hand-held shower head that will allow you to sit while showering. Get into a …
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… is toxic and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under … than 5 years of age. It is not recommended for children younger than 5 years of age, because it is hard for them to …
