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… stay as strong as you can. Eat well so you can keep up your strength. If you are losing weight, ask your doctor or … an active role in managing a health condition. Breathing Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer Breathing … , and get regular exercise. Try to do activities and exercises that build muscle strength and help your …
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… section of the neurological examination. Coordination, strength, senses, and reflexes The doctor will look for … the gag reflex. Movement of the tongue. To evaluate muscle strength, the doctor will have you push with the arms and … section of the neurological examination. Coordination, strength, senses, and reflexes The doctor will look for …
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… to perform activities of daily living, lowering the risk of falls and fall-related injuries and reducing the risk of … barriers to being physically active for the older adult Preventing falls as you age Active For Health … Physical activity and …
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… DEET or icaridin (Picaridin). You can buy DEET in Canada at strengths up to 30%. It is available in greater strengths in other parts of the world. But using strengths greater than 50% does not significantly increase …
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… Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) More self-care Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance Preventing Falls in Older …
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… usually followed by a period of rest, walking, and selected exercises. Most people who have arthroscopic meniscectomy … is followed by a period of rest, walking, and selected exercises. Every recovery is different and depends on many … or sports 4 to 6 weeks, if: You have regained motion and strength. Your knee is not swollen or painful. 3 to 6 months …
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… Dilution Calculator tool to make up the proper sanitizer strength based on the concentration of your bleach product …
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… (navel). The stump gradually dries and shrivels until it falls off, usually 1 to 2 weeks after birth. It is important … the area clean and dry. The umbilical cord stump usually falls off in 1 or 2 weeks. Sometimes the stump falls off before the first week. Other times, the stump may …
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… of activities: Endurance or aerobic activities are best for strengthening the heart and lungs. Try: brisk walking, … cycling, dancing, and continuous swimming Weight bearing or Strength activities strengthen muscles and bones and improve … joints mobile. Try: yoga, tai chi, dancing and stretching exercises.  Your biggest challenge may be getting started . …