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… and heartbeat. The ability to think and reason. It allows you to be awake (conscious), to have thoughts and … nervous system). The nerve cells that control how you feel pain, touch, or temperature (peripheral nervous system). The … say no.) Yes Unconscious now No Unconscious now Are you back to your normal level of alertness? After passing out, …
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… your pelvic muscles stronger. These muscles control the flow of urine. Doing these exercises can improve some bladder … There are other changes you can make that can help: Cut back on caffeine drinks, such as coffee, tea, and sodas. If … get a shot every 3 months. Side effects may include having pain when you urinate, not being able to urinate easily, and …
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… Pediatric Society against their use. Parents and caregivers should be aware of the risks and side effects. If you choose … with caution. Check the label for the caffeine content. Follow the warnings and consumption limits. What ingredients … Canada allows up to 180mg of caffeine per container. Energy shots are different than energy drinks. They are a …
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… or shaky. Other symptoms include trouble breathing, chest pain or tightness, and an irregular heartbeat. These … fear or anxiety Do you often have nightmares or have flashbacks to a traumatic event? The event could have been … are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down. Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a …
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… shiny, coal-black spiders with an orange, red, or yellow shape on their underside that usually looks like an … spider bite, symptoms consist only of: Minimal to sharp pain followed by swelling and redness at the site of the … Chills, fever, nausea, or vomiting. Sweating. Severe belly, back, or chest pain. Headache. Stupor, restlessness, or …
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… disease and osteoarthritis . When this condition is in the lower back, it's called lumbar spondylosis. These changes don't … There are often no symptoms. When there are symptoms, back pain and stiffness are the main ones. They are usually worse …
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… how to treat them. Regardless of whether you have full-blown, diagnosable premenstrual syndrome (PMS), your … include: Aggression. Withdrawal from family and friends. Pain includes: Headaches or migraines. Breast tenderness. Aching muscles and joints. Cramps and low back pain prior to menstrual bleeding. Next to each PMS …
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… Offer prepackaged products that score as Sell Most at lower prices than those that score as Sell Sometimes . … alternatives readily available for sale to students. Offer lower or non-fat milk (skim, 1% or 2%) as beverages and use … lean whole cuts of meat more often than processed meats. Try meat alternatives such as beans, lentils and tofu in …
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… drugs? Alcohol and drugs target a part of the brain that allows people to feel pleasure. This causes the brain to … substance wears off. Or he or she may be more sensitive to pain, have sleep problems, lose interest in everyday … people crave more of the substance to get the good feeling back. Over time, the brain adjusts to the substance by …
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… , which causes the body to absorb sugar from the blood and lowers the blood sugar level to normal. When you have type 2 … body, especially your feet. This can cause slow healing and pain when you walk. Make your immune system weak and less … Complete eye examination. This checks for damage to the back of the eye (diabetic retinopathy). Thyroid-stimulating …