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… when they are about to urinate or have a bowel movement Communicate what is about to … up later Assist with wiping, especially after bowel movements. This may be needed until … learning? Some children learn to control bowel movements and urination at the same …
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Actionset Overview Breathing is hard when you have lung problems like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or interstitial lung disease. You may take quick, short breaths. Breathing this way …
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Actionset Overview If your teen is using alcohol, tobacco, or other substances, take it seriously. One of the most important things you can do is to talk openly with your teen about the problem. Urge …
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… diet aid to help you lose weight. Get to a healthy weight by eating right and exercising. … Instead, learn healthy eating and activity habits that will help you stay at a healthy … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… a habit and start to affect your general health, work, behaviour, and relationships. … harm the liver, pancreas, heart, brain, and nervous system. It can also cause some cancers. If …
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… as cough syrups and cold pills to get high. Anabolic steroids , which young people use to build … as cough syrups and cold pills to get high. Anabolic steroids , which young people use to …
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… Obesity: Should I Use a Diet Plan to Lose Weight? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … Your options Use a diet plan to help you lose weight. Get to a healthy weight by making … to lose weight on their own. But after they stop dieting, most people regain the weight
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… pain was GERD. I thought I was having a heart attack. My doctor said I could treat the … pain was GERD. I thought I was having a heart attack. My doctor said I could treat the … pain was GERD. I thought I was having a heart attack. My doctor said I could treat the …
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… Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply … to your doctor about them. Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 … some side effects, such as problems with sleep or red and itchy skin with the patch. …
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… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … lining grows, getting ready for a possible pregnancy. If you don't become pregnant during … if you can't take hormones or you have fertility problems because of endometriosis. …