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… Story: Learning to Exercise When You Have COPD On this page: Cal's Story Cal's Story "Why me?" That's what Cal asked … over and over after he was diagnosed with severe COPD 5 years ago. "I spent the first 2 years moping around the … better than I have in years. I'm really amazed." And after school every day, Sonny and her little brother come over and …
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… Grief: Helping Teens With Grief On this page: Overview Overview You may feel unsure of how to support … thinking occur during the early, middle, and late teenage years. Understanding these may help you guide your teen in … adults in your teen's life about the recent loss. Teachers, school counsellors, and coaches may also be able to help …
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… Problems After Delivery of Your Baby On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Had baby in the past 3 months How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, …
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… Teething Products On this page: Overview Overview There … it. Over-the-counter products Do not use teething gels for children younger than age 2 footnote 1 . Ask your doctor … products should not be used in children under two years of age. …
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… Screening for Weight Problems On this page: Overview Overview Children Doctors weigh children at routine checkups . They … child compares physically to other children of the same age. Doctors update the chart at each routine examination to …
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… Schizophrenia and the Caregiver On this page: Overview Overview As a family … often develops during the late teen and young adult years, it may mean the loss of dreams you had for your … family members. Sometimes parents try to protect their children from knowing that someone in the family has a …
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… Preschoolers: Encouraging Independence On this page: Overview Overview Preschool-age children develop a sense of independence by practicing …
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… Disease: Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy On this page: Overview Overview Here are some … of fluid if you have a fever or infection. Limit alcohol. Children should keep a water bottle with them during school, play, and outings. Eat healthy foods. Healthy eating …
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… type 2 diabetes. Take the medicine metformin (Glucophage) to help prevent type 2 diabetes. Key points to remember … diabetes can harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. It can damage your blood vessels. This can lead to heart disease, … to help delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, for up to 10 years. footnote 3 , footnote 4 A follow-up study at 15 years …
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… Roseola On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … by a virus . It is generally harmless and is most common in children 6 months to 2 years of age. It is rare after age 4. What causes it? …
