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Healthy eating
… prevention eating guidelines When it comes to lowering your risk of getting cancer, there are some things you can’t … or black beans in a softshell taco. Limit foods that are high in added fat, sugar, and salt. Foods with high amounts of added fat and sugar supply a lot of calories …
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… You can benefit from physical activity even if you think of yourself as "elderly" or you already have conditions such as … has health benefits for older adults. It can: Improve blood pressure. Improve heart failure symptoms and shorten …
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… or weakness in the neck, arms, and legs. It can also affect your control of your bowels and bladder. When the spinal … doctor will use the results of tests, including imaging and blood tests, to eliminate other diseases—such as multiple … is likely to recommend decompressive surgery to relieve the pressure. This surgery may be done from the front or the …
Healthy eating
… of sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 mg of …
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… to numb (freeze) the area where the doctor will work on your gums. The doctor will pull back a section of your gums … pain. Change gauze pads before they become soaked with blood. Relax after surgery. Strenuous physical activity may … and after surgery if you have a condition that puts you at high risk for a severe infection or if infections are …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining … Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … at the corner of your eye (near the nose). Apply gentle pressure for 1 to 2 minutes before opening your eyes. This … Examples include anti-platelet drugs such as clopidogrel, "blood thinners" such as dabigatran/enoxaparin/warfarin, …
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… resistance . They can also be related to lack of insulin in your body. Triglyceride blood levels are usually elevated. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) blood level is usually low. …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … develop symptoms such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, high fever, chills, severe headache, stiff neck, mental/mood … regulations. Uses Ravulizumab is used to treat a certain blood disorder (paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria). This …
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… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are …