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… and wellness Hearing health for toddlers Childproofing your home for a toddler Preparing your toddler for health care …
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… may need to change some parts of your exercise program to avoid more problems. Before you start an exercise program, … with foot problems If you have nerve damage in your feet, avoid repetitive, weight-bearing exercises, such as jogging, … upper-body exercises. Other non-weight-bearing exercises. Avoiding heart and blood pressure problems Autonomic …
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… equipment appropriate to your size, strength, and ability. Avoid leaning on the point of your elbow for prolonged … two-handed tennis backhand and a flexible mid-size racquet. Avoid hitting divots with a golf club. Avoid sidearm pitching and throwing curveballs. Talk to your …
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… calcium and vitamin D. Get regular weight-bearing exercise. Avoid drinking too much alcohol. If you smoke, quit. … and vitamin D. Get regular weight-bearing exercise . Avoid drinking too much alcohol. Avoid smoking. Most of these healthy habits are good for …
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… eye. Physical activity that might jar the eye needs to be avoided after surgery. For several weeks after surgery, you will probably need to avoid bending, lifting, and straining. After surgery, people … problems with constipation may need to take laxatives to avoid straining while trying to pass stools. Straining can …
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… the Ebola virus, you may be able to get the Ebola vaccine. Avoid areas where many people have the disease. Check the … touched the blood or other fluids of an infected person. Avoid close contact with people who have the disease or who died from it. Avoid hospitals or clinics in West Africa where the disease …
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… your developing baby (fetus) from harmful chemicals. Avoid pesticides, household cleaners, and paint. Fumes from … use chemical cleaners, wear gloves, ventilate the area, and avoid inhaling fumes. Limit your lead exposure. Lead may be … blood test can find out the amount of lead in your blood. Avoid fish high in mercury. Limit high-mercury fish to no …
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… you increase the amount of fluids you drink. Limit or avoid caffeine, such as from coffee and tea. Avoid alcohol and fizzy (carbonated) drinks. Avoid foods that may cause gas and bloating. Vegetables such …
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… be applied to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Children 2 to 12 years of age . Use an insect … Do not apply to the face and hands. Prolonged use should be avoided Adults and children older than 12 years . Use an … for children. Do not allow children to apply it themselves Avoid applying repellent to children’s hands to reduce the …
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… your food. Read food labels, and look for hidden sodium . Avoid foods that list salt, sodium, or monosodium glutamate … and "lightly salted" may still have too much sodium. Avoid salted snacks such as pretzels, chips, and popcorn. Avoid smoked, cured, salted, and canned meat, fish, and …