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… job or to travel to another country. Keeping your child healthy at home, daycare, or school It's impossible to … your child from all contagious illnesses. But you can teach healthy habits to help reduce your child's risk of … lungs, making infections more likely. Keeping your child healthy in public areas When in a public area, such as an …
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… take the place of turning the person. Keeping the skin healthy Keeping the person's skin clean and moisturized can help keep their skin healthy. Help them bathe as often as needed to be clean and … nutrition and plenty of fluids can also help the skin stay healthy and heal if it's damaged. Provide a healthy diet, …
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… heart disease and diabetes. For most people, the goal for a healthy waist is: footnote 1 Less than 102 cm (40 in.) for … and store fat around their belly are more likely to develop weight-related diseases than people who are "pear-shaped" … heart disease and diabetes. For most people, the goal for a healthy waist is: footnote 1 Less than 102 cm (40 in.) for …
Healthy eating
… important to manage these conditions along with gout: overweight or obesity high blood pressure high blood cholesterol … risk of gout flares or attacks. Steps you can take Follow a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fat. A diet … significantly lower the amount of purine you eat. Fish is a healthy choice because it is high in omega-3 fats and low in …
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… adapt to changes caused by a stroke. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent another stroke. Your … include cocaine, amphetamines, and cannabis. Being overweight. Not eating healthy foods. Not getting enough … Asian descent. Being female. Having certain problems during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Being past menopause. Your …
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… is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Or it could be a sign of a problem with the heart's … not cause any problems. It can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of … can tell you what level of exercise is safe for you. Losing weight if you need to, and staying at a healthy weight. Not …
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… Document Vietnamese Play is a very important part of healthy development. Through play and curiosity, your child … caring and nurturing way will support all aspects of their healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to … return” interactions can play a big role in your child’s healthy development. Play for babies By being attentive to …
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… burns calories (your metabolism). This affects whether you gain or lose weight. Can slow down or speed up your heartbeat. Can raise … (your metabolism). This affects whether you gain or lose weight. Can slow down or speed up your heartbeat. Can raise …
Medications
… to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. Your doctor may direct you to start this medication … ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain) fainting Get medical help right away if you have any … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly …
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… Care Overview How can you stay healthy on your trip? The best way to stay healthy on your … how long you'll be there, you may need vaccines to protect against childhood infections, tetanus, or other diseases. … when the whites of the eyes appear yellow). Unexplained weight loss. Shortness of breath. Fatigue. Related …