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… Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet On this page: Overview … Because you have diabetes, you need to be especially careful to protect your feet from injury. These tips can … 2 Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers Actionset Overview You can help reduce … you cook. Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Current as of: November 14, …
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… Needle Punctures for Health Reasons On this page: Overview … Most puncture wounds for blood draws do not need further care. Intravenous (IV) line puncture site If you need … of the body is more serious. If you have this symptom, call your doctor. Removing the catheter when the vein becomes …
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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if your child is overweight Health Tools Weight management goals for your child who is … risk of having too much body fat. For instance, before and during puberty it is normal for children to have a …
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… Making Your Change Happen On this page: Overview Related … matters to you. You've planned for this change. You have your larger plan and smaller steps defined. Here are some … for certain foods, like sugars or carbs. Keep simple, healthier snacks or gum on hand that will help you get past …
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Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . …
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… Managing Your Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started … Emotional self-awareness is the ability to recognize your emotions. Emotions are a part of life. They play a role … what you're feeling can help you manage your emotions in a healthy way. Sometimes emotions can feel overwhelming. You …
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… Validating Your Child's Emotions On this page: Overview Overview … could feel the way they do. Why is it important to validate your child's emotions? When you validate your child's … likely to be able to deal with adversity and setbacks in a healthy way. Validating your child's emotions It's important …
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… Mental Health Problems and Stigma On this page: Overview Related … a mental health problem. This can make people treat you and your family differently. This is called stigma—when others … an example for everyone. Accept that you may need breaks during activities. Your symptoms may make it harder to focus …
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… Manage Stress for Your Heart On this page: Overview … Everyone has some stress. But stress can be bad for your heart. If you have heart disease, stress can lead to … attack. Taking steps to manage stress can improve your health and life. Try different ways to reduce stress, such …