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… Wash your hands often to keep yourself and others healthy. Hand washing is the most important thing you can do … on our hands from touching people or things around us. Raw foods, pets and many other objects in our daily lives carry … spreading germs. Wash your hands before you: Prepare or eat food Feed a baby or child, including breastfeeding Give a …
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… made in the stomach and intestines as your body breaks down food into energy. All people pass gas, some people more than … bloating but generally does not increase gas. Medicines or nutritional supplements. Both prescription and … 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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… tied to the sense of taste. If you can't smell the aroma of food, you will likely have trouble tasting food. This could lead to not eating enough and losing weight. You also may not get the nutrients you need. Anosmia can affect your mood. It can …
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… to become fully able to support yourself emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. You begin to develop … your nutritional, physical, and medical needs. Developing healthy habits at this time—such as good nutrition, regular … in that it is not giving up something. Rather, it is creating a third, better option. You may find that some of the …
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… Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social … language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical growth and development Most children by age 9: Grow … Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social …
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… pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 12 hours. If … Remember to take it at the same times each day. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while being … pressure regularly and tell your doctor if the results are high. Your doctor may control your blood pressure with …
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… still need to take medicines. You'll also need to follow a healthy lifestyle. This includes eating heart-healthy foods, being active, staying at a healthy weight, and not …
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… your doctor right away. Uses This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If this … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk for …
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… doctor right away. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood … How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If you … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk for …
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… directed by your doctor, usually within 15 minutes before eating a meal or within 20 minutes after starting the meal. … This may occur if you do not consume enough calories from food or if you do unusually heavy exercise. Symptoms of low … or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you …
