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… blindness? Colour blindness is a vision problem that means you have trouble seeing shades of red, green, or blue or a mix of these colours. It happens when there's a problem with some of the cells found in the …
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… cope with a strong temptation to smoke is to quickly remove yourself from the situation that is causing the temptation. … or public function to avoid the temptation to smoke. You have an important reason for leaving. When you cannot remove yourself from a difficult situation, …
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… Most people do not know that they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are types of SA that have become resistant to some antibiotics that are used to …
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… outside of the family, as well as disruptions to your family's normal routines. Here's how to cope. Try to … to try. Keep moving. Exercise can help reduce stress. Have a family dance party. Set family exercise goals. For … feel better. Limit media time. It's easy to feel stressed when you spend too much time watching the news or on social …
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… Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people who have type 1 diabetes. It's also used if you have type 2 … the sugar in your blood to rise to a level that's not safe. When your blood sugar rises past about 10.0 mmol/L, your …
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… 58, says. "People literally look at their watch and laugh when we go by." But the walks themselves are no joke. … to create great-tasting, low-fat, low-calorie meals. "We have been married for 30 years, and she is my best friend," … healthy weight. "Do I have advice? Yes, I would say that if you are trying to change some of your habits in order to …
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… Diabetes Care Plan On this page: Your Plan Your Plan Your name: Date: You … the most of your office visit by having this form with you when you talk with your doctor. What to bring to every … range Your result A1c How steady your blood sugar levels have been over time. 7% or less for most men and for most …
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… Intermittent catheterization programs (ICPs) are often used when you have the ability to use a catheter yourself or someone can …
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… university. In November 2006, Jeremy hit a turning point when he found that he was too out of shape to play in a … in mind. "It's a lot easier to make healthy choices when you're just planning ahead for it." Healthy cooking Jeremy … foods that I already liked," he says. Cooking allows him to have more control over his food choices. "If you're going to …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … is used to treat certain skin conditions (types of eczema) when bacterial infection is also present. Betamethasone is a …