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Getting Help During a Mental Health Crisis On this page: … you having? Are they like the ones you had before? Are they getting worse? Is there a chance that you could hurt … coping strategies helped you? Could you use them this time? Get the help you need. Don't be afraid or ashamed to reach …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: Overview … care settings or other areas where many children are together. Store dirty toys in a bin that is out of your … because the mixture can produce a toxic gas. Bleach should be mixed only with water. Keep all chemicals out of …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … to become pregnant (fertile). An extra method or abstinence should be used during this time of fertility. Permanent … to become pregnant (fertile). An extra method or abstinence should be used during this time of fertility. Permanent …
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… Wear Proper Clothing to Prevent Cold Injury On this page: Overview Overview To prevent getting too cold, wear proper clothing and shoes, such as: A … and will prevent loss of body heat even when the fabric gets wet. Wind- and waterproof outer layers to keep you dry. …
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… Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Actionset Overview If you … Many health conditions and diseases make you more likely to get carpal tunnel symptoms. But if you exercise, stay at a … Many health conditions and diseases make you more likely to get carpal tunnel symptoms. But if you exercise, stay at a …
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… Arturo's Story: Getting Support for Making a Change On this page: Arturo's … of your habits in order to control your blood pressure, you should ask for help from your family. Or maybe from a … of your habits in order to control your blood pressure, you should ask for help from your family. Or maybe from a …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion? Decision Point You … Fibrillation: Should I Try Electrical Cardioversion? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … what treatment you choose, it's important to take steps to prevent a stroke, manage other health problems, and have a …
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… Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Decision Point You may want … them. Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems from the disease. Treating the …
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… Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to … about them. Scoliosis: Should My Child Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … pain and allow your child to do daily activities. It can prevent breathing and heart problems from the curved spine. …
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… Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … them. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … might choose to have surgery. Sometimes surgery is done to prevent lasting nerve damage. You will likely have a nerve …