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… go home the same day or the next day. Many people can go back to work or their normal routine in 3 to 6 weeks. Your … swelling in the breast after implant surgery. You may need pain medicine for a week or two. Your doctor will give you … to help prevent infection. You may be able to go back to work or your normal routine in 3 to 6 weeks or …
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… to make a fitness plan. Tracking your activities will also reduce putting it off and help keep you focused and … Boost your brain health Regular physical activity can: Lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, … with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Increase blood flow to your brain, bringing oxygen and nutrients, keeping …
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… Some people use Ayurvedic practices to maintain health, reduce stress, and improve flexibility, strength, and … Some people use Ayurvedic practices to maintain health, reduce stress, and improve flexibility, strength, and …
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… in your body so your immune system can work better. This lowers your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new … that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of a certain … you already had, possibly causing disease symptoms to come back. You could also have symptoms if your immune system …
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… When your heart muscle is stiff, it can't stretch to allow enough blood to enter its lower chambers, the ventricles . So blood that would normally enter the heart backs up in your circulatory system. Most of the time, this …
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… and your specific health needs. Uses Dexrazoxane is used to reduce the risk and severity of heart damage caused by … of time you can be treated with doxorubicin. Dexrazoxane allows you to continue doxorubicin treatment for longer. When … down, or shortness of breath when active. Side Effects Pain at the injection site may occur. If this effect lasts …
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… an infection. Practice safer sex. Practicing safer sex can reduce your risk of STIs. Some things you can do to practice … redness, or growths in your or your partner's genitals or pain while urinating. STIs may cause many different … during vaginal sex or in the rectum during anal sex allow STI bacteria or viruses to get into your blood. If you …
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… more likely to be found floating near the surface in shallow water along the shores of fresh waters and coastal … plants Use a pier or dock to enter the water to help reduce your risk of exposure, as there may be more larvae … a very severe, itchy red rash. Scratching can cause severe pain and swelling or cause your skin to become infected. The …
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… in the day. If you can't sleep because you are in great pain or have an injury, talk with your doctor. Also talk … in the day. If you can't sleep because you are in great pain or have an injury, talk with your doctor. Also talk …
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… if obesity was the reason you had trouble getting pregnant. Lower your chance of some pregnancy problems. These include high blood pressure and gestational diabetes . Reduce how much weight you gain during pregnancy. It might … pregnant, talk to your doctor or midwife about how you can slowly get more active. Some people may have a hard time with …