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… can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask … having your child wear MedicAlert® identification. Always keep your child’s epinephrine auto-injector with them. Carry … tell their friends about their food allergy and where they keep their epinephrine auto-injector For more information If …
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… prevention eating guidelines When it comes to lowering your risk of getting cancer, there are some things you can’t … Eating a healthy diet, being at a healthy weight, and keeping physically active can prevent up to 1/3 of the most … into your plans to reduce your risk. Here are some tips: Keep these foods as “sometimes” foods rather than “every …
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… are high triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some … Being active. Limiting or avoiding alcohol. Not smoking. Keeping blood sugar in a target range if you have diabetes. … moderate to vigorous exercise a week. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar in your target range. Don't smoke. If …
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… there are things you can do to separate those two areas of your life. You can work from home, feel productive, and … help you turn your focus away from work. Do your best to keep your new hours consistent or predictable each day. … help you turn your focus away from work. Do your best to keep your new hours consistent or predictable each day. …
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… and squeezing the spinal nerve roots. A surgeon cuts into your back to do the surgery. In some cases, spinal fusion ( … (improve function) and relieve your pain. It can also help keep the bones from moving into positions that squeeze the … leading to irritation and pain. The goal of fusion is to keep the damaged bones in the spine from moving so that the …
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… Infant and Toddler Health Learning Center Learn about infant and toddler health Babies … Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close information section Health Topics Abdominal Gas … Want to Stop Breath-Holding Spells Breath-Holding Spells: Keeping a Record Bronchiolitis Brushing and Flossing a …
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… Overview Overview Taking good care of your feet is an important part of the daily routine when you … lanolin or other moisturizing skin cream. It will help to keep the skin on your feet soft and to prevent calluses and … lanolin or other moisturizing skin cream. It will help to keep the skin on your feet soft and to prevent calluses and …
Medical tests
… It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat to your … about your daily routines. You will need to use a diary to keep track of your activities and any symptoms you have. You … for a certain time period. You will need to use a diary to keep track of your activities and any symptoms you have. You …
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… Antibiotics can get rid of the infection. You should have your blood tested regularly to check the strength of your … way your body gets rid of the infection. But if coughing keeps you from resting or causes severe fatigue and … way your body gets rid of the infection. But if coughing keeps you from resting or causes severe fatigue and …
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… Overview Here are some ways you can help comfort your child who has a respiratory illness (such as … awaken your child during naps or at night to take fluids. Keep your child away from smoke and fumes. This includes … awaken your child during naps or at night to take fluids. Keep your child away from smoke and fumes. This includes …