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… Dental care for your infant and toddler Last updated March 1, 2021 … Vietnamese Beginning dental care early is important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a … on how much sugar goes into the mouth and how long it stays in the mouth. When your child eats or drinks sugars, …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Related … the earlier you start the discussion, the better prepared your child will be to make safer decisions about it. And your child may be better able to deal with peer pressure and …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is … to control it with care at home. How do you take care of your skin? Keep your skin hydrated Gentle skin care can help … Avoiding things that irritate your skin will help your skin stay healthy. When you notice that your rash or skin is …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that … early when it can be more easily treated. Protect your skin Stay out of the sun during the peak hours of UV radiation, …
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… Stress Management: Managing Your Time Actionset Overview Time management is a way to … are urgent and which can wait. Learning how to manage your time, activities, and commitments can be hard. But … will reduce stress. If you find a tip that works for you, stay with it. Over time you'll gain confidence that you can …
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… Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer working as well as they need to. … very important to make the recommended changes so you can stay healthy for as long as possible. You need to get enough …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, especially if you're having trouble …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About … decision. Decision Points combine medical information with your personal values to help you make a wise health … performed? How many surgeries like this are done at this hospital or medical centre? What results would you have to …
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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 … if necessary. Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Healthy Eating for Children Healthy Habits …
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… Interactive Tool: Do Your BMI and Waist Size Increase Your Health Risks? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your score mean? What's next? What does this tool help you …