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… Overview Keep a journal to record your eating patterns. It might look like this: Eating … and "10" means you're so full that you feel sick. Record your intake for several days or a few weeks. Try to notice … out of true hunger and how that feels. Healthy Eating Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger …
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… On this page: Overview Overview When you are pregnant, your membranes may break or rupture. This means that a hole … forms in the fluid-filled bag that surrounds and protects your baby. It usually happens when you are in labour or … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… are substances in food that provide energy or that help your body work as it should. Nutrients are used to build and … fat. They provide the body with energy. This energy keeps your heart beating, your brain active, and your muscles … your body also needs these nutrients. Healthy Eating Weight Management Current as of: …
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… You may choose to breastfeed and use a bottle for some of your baby's feedings. It is best to wait until your baby has … their sucking patterns back and forth between their mother's breast and a bottle. Sucking a bottle requires … Breastfeeding Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… infections , the doctor: Looks for discharge from your penis. The doctor may put a thin swab into the urethra … test for infections such as chlamydia or gonorrhea. Checks your testicles for swelling and tenderness. May look at the … Syphilis Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… On this page: Overview Overview As your pregnancy moves along, your prenatal visits will happen more often. So you'll have … Pregnancy Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… On this page: Overview Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become increasingly important. Your child may need to learn new habits to stay well … Puberty Issues Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Even if you're careful and do all the right things, your child can have problems with low or high blood sugar. Teach your child to be aware of the symptoms and what to do if … in Children Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… Information What is a calf muscle injury? Your calf muscle is actually two muscles, the gastrocnemius … For more serious injuries, treatment may include physiotherapy or surgery. How can you prevent them? Most calf … Problems Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… hormone slows things down. They: Control the rate at which your body burns calories (your metabolism). This affects whether you gain or lose … Nodules Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
