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… Overview Good body mechanics means practicing good posture throughout the day. Use good body mechanics all the time, not just when you …
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… Overview Good posture and good body mechanics can help prevent tension in your … may help prevent headaches. Use good body mechanics all the time, not just when you …
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… Overview Changing body mechanics can help you prevent or treat a … or staying in positions in which your upper body is thrust forward (many people do this to …
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… Overview The body's "biological clock," or 24-hour cycle … functions such as sleeping and waking. Your body clock can be affected by light or darkness. They can make the body think that it's time to sleep or wake up. …
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… 97 Blood and body fluids, such as saliva, semen and vaginal … If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, … hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or …
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… about different ways to relax your mind and body. Being relaxed can help ease stress. It … To relax means to calm the mind, the body, or both. Relaxing can quiet your mind … and make you feel peaceful and calm. Your body also reacts when you relax. For example, …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Body piercing is very popular. Many areas of the body are used for piercing. The ears are the … navel, nipples, and genital area. Each body piercing site has its own normal healing …
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… Overview What are blood and body fluid precautions? Blood and body fluid precautions are used to prevent … aid when they may be in contact with blood or body fluids. Precautions may include …
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… muscle doesn't pump as much blood as your body needs. Because your heart can't pump well, your heart and your body try to make up for it. This is called compensation. Your body has a remarkable ability to compensate …
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… Condition Basics What are body lice? Body lice are tiny insects that can make a … often spread by contact with a person who has body lice or with that person's clothes, …
