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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 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 …
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Get Started Massage is something many people use for back pain. And you can do it yourself with a tennis ball. To help you relax, you could take a hot bath or shower first, or do a few stretches. But …
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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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Getting Started If you struggle at times with emotional eating, you're not alone. A lot of people eat for reasons other than hunger, like boredom or stress. But there are ways you can break this …
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Getting Started It's easy to get off track with your plans for healthy eating. But you can think of healthy eating as a work in progress. You'll get better each time you refocus your plan. To get …
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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, …
