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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many … the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can stimulate the body for 3 to 7 hours and can interfere with your sleep as long as it remains in your body. Even the …
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… Frozen or Stuck Tongue or Other Body Part On this page: Overview Overview If you touch a frozen metal surface with a wet body part such as your tongue, lip, or wet hand, it could stick. To free a … work, you may have to call 9-1-1 . After you're freed, call your doctor if you're injured. Controlling bleeding The area …
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… Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What … . The adenoids are above the tonsils and behind the nose. Your doctor will do the surgery through your mouth. You will be asleep. Most people go home that same day. These surgeries …
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… Oral Breathing Devices for Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Overview Related … oral devices have been tested to help treat people with sleep apnea or snoring . A device called a mandibular … fit the device to prevent these problems. Excess saliva in your mouth and mild discomfort should become less bothersome …
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… Your Hospital Stay: Your Room and Routine On this page: … blanket and pillow, so that a friend or family member can sleep overnight. Meals Unless you're on a special diet, you … with patients. The night shift Because the hospital never "sleeps," you may sometimes feel that you have no control …
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… Your health this fall Last updated August 16, 2024 Download … stay safe as the temperature drops: Cold Exposure: Ways the Body Loses Heat Cold Temperature Exposure Dry Skin and … remember this is to change the batteries when you set the clock back (in the fall) or forward (in the spring): Carbon …
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… Change Your Outlook to Lower Your Stress On this page: Getting Started Related … Practicing gratitude and compassion. This helps your body release more "feel good" hormones and fewer stress … Practicing gratitude and compassion. This helps your body release more "feel good" hormones and fewer stress …
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… Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview … you are an older adult and have trouble sleeping, talk to your doctor about what you can do to improve your sleep. … hours. Spending time in sunlight helps to reset your body's sleep and wake cycles Avoid drinking any liquids …
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… Check Your Symptoms The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, … Depressed Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Suicidal Thoughts or …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash …
