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… the ceiling. Exercises for improving your strength Regular physical activity can help you stay strong, and it is safe for almost … Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Healthy Muscles Osteoarthritis: Exercising With Arthritis …
Medications
… such as runny nose, increased saliva, watery eyes, sweating, stomach cramps, or flushing. If the diarrhea starts … small meals, not eating before treatment, or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If these … as carbamazepine, phenytoin), among others. Avoid eating foods or taking products containing tumeric (curcumin) while …
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… pylori ). This is a type of bacteria that can cause ulcers. Eating certain foods or drinking too much alcohol. Stress from a severe … pylori ). This is a type of bacteria that can cause ulcers. Eating certain foods or drinking too much alcohol. Stress …
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… as retirement, the death of a spouse or child, or declining physical abilities. Personal or family history. You are more … Changes in appetite or weight Restlessness or decreased activity that is noticed by others Lack of interest in or … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… called the duodenum. The esophagus is the tube that carries food to your stomach. The doctor uses a thin, lighted tube … away on its own without treatment. The risk of problems is higher in people who have serious heart disease. It's also higher in older adults and people who are frail or physically weakened. Talk to your doctor about your specific …
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… and sometimes tears. Sharing things like drinking glasses, eating utensils, or toothbrushes with a person who is … But a person who has a weakened immune system may be at higher risk for mono. You can pass EBV to others for several … sports for 4 weeks. Don't lift anything heavy. Too much activity increases the chance that your spleen may break …
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… Palpitations, an uncomfortable awareness of the heart beating rapidly or irregularly. Dizziness or … An electrocardiogram is a tracing of the electrical activity of your heart. It is usually done along with a history and physical examination, lab tests, and a chest X-ray. Because …
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… drink. The amount of alcohol in the blood reaches its highest level about an hour after drinking. But food in the stomach may increase the amount of time it takes … person to person and depend upon body weight, the amount of food eaten while drinking, and each person's ability to …
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… severe sunburn. Altitude. It's easy to get sunburned at higher altitudes. That's because there's less of the earth's … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … very confused, restless, or anxious. Trouble breathing. Sweating heavily, or not sweating at all (sweating may have …
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… is a calcium channel blocker and is used to treat high blood pressure or prevent chest pain (angina). It works … and helps prevent strokes and heart attacks. In addition to eating a proper diet (such as a low-cholesterol/low-fat … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The …