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Overview More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, medicines, supplies, and information on hand will improve the quality of your self-care. …
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Get started Backpacks are handy for carrying books—and lots of other things. But if they're not used right, they can strain muscles and even cause back pain. Backpack safety is important for …
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Overview Knowing how to treat your COPD can help you feel better and give you peace of mind. This is true for everyday care and for when your symptoms get worse. When your symptoms suddenly get much …
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Overview What happens when you are sick If you have diabetes, other illnesses can make your blood sugar go up. This can be dangerous. When you're sick with influenza (flu) or another illness, your …
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Overview What are your responsibilities during your recovery from bypass surgery? You have several responsibilities while you are recovering from coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, …
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Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can watch a child's every move or make a home 100% safe all the time. But try to find a balance among supervising your child, taking …
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Overview As your child with Down syndrome enters puberty, grooming and hygiene become increasingly important. Your child may need to learn new habits to stay well groomed. Cleanliness is very …
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Overview Childbirth and breastfeeding may affect your sexual desire. Exhaustion, breast soreness, your baby's demands, and recovery from childbirth may reduce your interest in intimacy with your …
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Actionset Getting Started It can be hard to find time for in-person mental health care. Luckily, online video counselling, or teletherapy, can help people get the support they need. Teletherapy has …
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Overview A lot of people bottle-feed their babies. Sometimes it's a personal decision. Sometimes there's a medical reason, like HIV infection or certain cancer treatments. Many adoptive parents …
