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… add moisture to the air, making it less drying to your mouth, throat, and nose. A humidifier blows cool to … more comfortable to breathe than hot steam. But humidifiers are noisy, produce particles that may be irritating to some … A vaporizer's hot steam is germ-free and may feel good when you have a cold. But the hot water can burn anyone who …
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… animal-based foods, such as gelatin or honey Most babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your baby can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the rest … for information on introducing solid foods. For example: when to start offering solids, safe textures, when to …
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… Fitness DVDs and videos Last updated December 1, 2016 You can buy a wide variety of fitness instruction DVDs and … and provide useful tips and advice. DVDs and videos are available that focus on healthier heart and lungs, … flexibility and strength, and create balance in the body). When you're deciding on a DVD or video, ask yourself these …
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… Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight On this page: Overview Overview When you have heart failure, it's important to watch for … Record your weight. Try writing it in a calendar. Share your weight record with your doctor. It can help show …
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… friends, health professionals, and other caring people who are trying to help them. There are many reasons for this, … a whole new way of eating, exercising, and taking care of yourself. If you are diagnosed with an eating disorder, it … from other people. Focus on your breathing to calm yourself when you start to feel anxious. Anorexia …
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… page: Overview Overview Most injuries are not caused by abuse. But bruises are often the first … Suspect physical abuse of a child or vulnerable adult when: Any injury cannot be explained or does not match the … occur. Explanations change for how the injury happened. You may be able to prevent further injuries by reporting …
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… On this page: Overview Overview When rheumatoid arthritis affects the neck joints, … roots. Although compression of the spinal cord is fairly rare, it can lead to paralysis if it is not treated. Related … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… measures the rate of urine flow during urination. Results are usually given in millilitres per second (mL/sec). This … has on urine flow or to monitor the effect of treatment. Your doctor and studies about treatment for BPH may talk … flow. A uroflowmetry test is called a pressure flow study when used with a pressure-recording catheter in the bladder. …
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… Overview Fishhook injuries to the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause a serious injury, including … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… less likely to be injured. Non-prescription pain relievers are not very helpful for people with fibromyalgia. Small … (such as Aleve) may offer short-term relief of muscle pain when your symptoms flare up. Daily long-term use does not seem to …
