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… with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… as fever and body aches, to severe, including trouble breathing. COVID-19 can be deadly. Coronaviruses are a large … a mild illness in many people who get it. But certain things may increase your risk for more serious illness. … such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or high blood pressure. Tuberculosis (TB). HIV. Cancer or getting …
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… Plan times to take your medicines when you are doing other things, like eating a meal or getting ready for bed. This … brand names. Compare prices between several drugstores, and think about buying your medicines by mail. Medicines to … list. Tests to monitor your medicine. You may have regular blood tests to monitor how the medicine is working in your …
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… help you control other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, that can make kidney disease worse. This … help you control other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, that can make kidney disease worse. This …
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… away. You have emergency symptoms, like severe trouble breathing. How do you use a daily action plan? Learning the … heart failure. For example: You have severe trouble breathing. You cough up pink, foamy mucus. You have a new … if any, is safe. Manage other health problems, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. If you think you may have a …
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… each day, limit highly processed foods, and be aware of things that can shape the food choices you make. Choosing … keep you well, and lower your risk for disease. Here are things you can do to make healthy eating a pattern for you. … sugar, and saturated fat can increase your risk of high blood pressure, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Limit the …
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… and avoiding falls can be a challenge. But there are easy things you can do to make your home a lot safer. Keep walking paths clear. Remove things that you can trip over, such as raised doorway … may have a health problem that needs treatment, such as a blood pressure or inner ear problem. Or you may be having a …
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… though it causes harm to themselves or others. Many people think that substance use disorder happens only to teens and … or make them worse. These health problems include high blood pressure, ulcers, liver disease, anxiety, sleep … though it causes harm to themselves or others. Many people think that substance use disorder happens only to teens and …
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… by bit, your loved one will walk farther. Walking boosts blood flow and helps prevent pneumonia and constipation. … of your time taking care of a loved one. There are several things you can do to help provide the emotional support … can be mentally and physically challenging. There are things you can do to help make the situation more manageable …
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… problems If you're taking a lot of medicines, here are some things you can do to avoid problems. Know what counts as medicine. Just about anything you take counts, whether your doctor prescribed it or … They could be dangerous if you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, which can also raise the chance of bleeding. …