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… result in permanent vision damage if they are not corrected early: Crossed eyes (strabismus) is a condition where the … or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or people Poor performance in school or lack of concentration … colours, but the spectrum they can distinguish is less than people without colour deficiency. Some colours can look the …
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… breast examinations and mammograms often fail to catch it early. Because it grows so fast, it usually has spread by … X-rays to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumours. Most people have radiation after surgery. Other treatments … for hope, because treatment is improving. These days, many people are still free of cancer after treatment. Some are …
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… milk for a few days or weeks. If your baby is born very early, you may need to pump for a few months. It's cheaper … several ounces of milk each time they try. However most people will need to express or pump several times to produce … enough milk for one feeding. Under pressure Sometimes people turn pump pressure up high to try to get more milk. …
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… cures like." That is, if a substance causes a symptom in a healthy person, giving the person a very small amount of the … effective for any specific condition. Why It Is Used Some people have tried homeopathy to maintain health and for a … cures like." That is, if a substance causes a symptom in a healthy person, giving the person a very small amount of the …
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… pain and stiffness. And it can help you reach and stay at a healthy weight. But you want to make sure that you don't … to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. … pain and stiffness. And it can help you reach and stay at a healthy weight. But you want to make sure that you don't …
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… a basic sense of trust in themselves and in the significant people in their lives. This sense of trust lays the … a child's love of learning and help children to form healthy relationships. Emotional … a child's love of learning and help children to form healthy relationships. Emotional …
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… to music, music-making, or both. Music-making is a healthy way of expressing yourself. Why It Is Done You can … therapy to help your mental and physical health. It helps people express themselves, find new memories, and calm the … to music, music-making, or both. Music-making is a healthy way of expressing yourself. Why It Is Done You can …
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… Grief: Coping With Grief Overview Grief is a normal and healthy reaction that occurs when you lose someone or … or mental health professional. Accept your feelings Many people find it helpful to talk to other people. Try to … we develop our content . … Overview Grief is a normal and healthy reaction that occurs when you lose someone or …
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… intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than others. It is normal … prevent it? You may be able to prevent gas by changing your eating and drinking habits. Examples of gas-producing foods … prevent it? You may be able to prevent gas by changing your eating and drinking habits. Examples of gas-producing foods …
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… of sadness, grief, or low energy. Depression can also cause people to feel hopeless about the future and to even think … you used to enjoy. If you have had these symptoms nearly every day for at least 2 weeks, you might have … 6 months. If depression is caused by a medical problem, treating that problem may also help relieve the depression. …