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… may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience … Abuse and Information Line (SAIL) to receive guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There …
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… they quit, but many lose this weight over time. But keep your focus on quitting. After you are confident of not … weight gain later. While you are trying to quit, focus on eating healthy foods and being more active. A stop-smoking medicine …
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… Domestic Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … from time to time. Anger and arguments are normal parts of healthy relationships. But anger that leads to threats, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… (wires that conduct electrical current) from the machine to your skin. The electrodes are often placed on the area of pain or at a pressure point, creating a circuit of electrical impulses that travels along … stimulates the nerves in an affected area and sends signals to the brain that block or "scramble" normal pain …
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… A nerve block relieves pain by interrupting how pain signals are sent to your brain. It is done by injecting a substance, such as … If you achieve good pain relief from the local anesthetic, your doctor may inject a nerve block, such as alcohol or …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When To Call … the better your chance of preventing a migraine. Live a healthy lifestyle. Get regular sleep. Eat healthy foods at regular times. Avoid alcohol and drugs. …
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… cause pain. And the doctor may ask how self-injuring makes your child feel. The doctor also may ask questions to find … depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or an eating disorder. Don't have healthy ways to manage emotions like anger or sadness. Feel …
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… Overview How do you make healthy food choices when trying to lose weight? There are many ways to make changes to your eating habits to help with weight loss. Choose foods …
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… this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … be passed from an infected person to another person. From eating certain foods. Eating food contaminated with Listeria … doctors watch you closely and provide care if needed. Most healthy adults who have recovered from meningitis don't need …
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