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Alans Story Coping With Change After a Heart Attack

… Alan quit smoking immediately. He didn't have much choice. At that time, treatment for a heart attack was total bedrest for 3 weeks. "That's how they thought the heart would heal in those days—with complete rest, no excitement. Now we know that if you can get up, get …

Heat-related illness

… drink 2 to 4 glasses of non-alcoholic fluids each hour. Rest breaks are important and should be taken in the shade … or towel Drinking plenty of cool, non-alcoholic fluids Resting If your symptoms are not mild, last longer than 1 …

Cardiac Rehabilitation

… you can safely do. Tests may include the following: Resting electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG). This test measures … signals that control the rhythm of your heartbeat. A resting ECG will sometimes show if more testing is needed … image of your heart. The sound waves are sent through a device called a transducer. The sound waves are reflected off …

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL Surgery

… is used for the autograft. Sometimes part of the quadriceps tendon is used. For an allograft, the surgeon uses … active again. Why It Is Done The goal of ACL surgery is to: Restore normal or almost normal stability in the knee. …

Campylobacter infection

… all raw poultry and meat as if they are contaminated. Practice good hand hygiene, including regular hand washing, which … raw unpasteurized eggs Do not drink unpasteurized milk or juices If your community water system issues a Boil Water … type of water, boil or disinfect it for drinking, making ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making …

Exercises for Heel Pain or Tightness

… and sit down in a chair in front of it with both feet resting flat on the towel at one end. Grip the towel with … Emergency Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any … and sit down in a chair in front of it with both feet resting flat on the towel at one end. Grip the towel with …

Lung Transplant for Cystic Fibrosis

… will also take immunosuppressant medicines, usually for the rest of your life. Although immunosuppressant medicines … Medical Toxicology This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any … will also take immunosuppressant medicines, usually for the rest of your life. Although immunosuppressant medicines …

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Safe Posture and Movements

… throughout your hand and wrist. Take breaks often, and rest your hands. Switch hands and change positions often … Surgery This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any … throughout your hand and wrist. Take breaks often, and rest your hands. Switch hands and change positions often …

Artificial Nails Problems and Treatment

… than 3 months at a time. Give your natural nails a month to rest before reapplying artificial nails. … - Family Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any … than 3 months at a time. Give your natural nails a month to rest before reapplying artificial nails. …

Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older

… their sleep cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to … Sleep Medicine This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any … their sleep cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to …