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Overcoming Your Midafternoon Energy Slump

Preventing the Afternoon Low-Energy Slump ... them. Here are some tips for healthy ways to keep your energy flowing throughout the day. Don’t ... average adult needs—but doesn't get—about 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night, according to the National ... energy slump;energy throughout the day;503

Caring for Your Back Throughout the Day

*Back Care Every Day ... Your Back Throughout the Day Take care of your back throughout the day. You will likely have fewer ... To take care of your back, try to warm up before you move and shift positions often. Caring for ... 84811;caring for your back throughout the day;back care throughout the day;back care;prevent back pain

Get Your Z’s to Control Your COPD

How you slept last night affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you ... affects more than your mood or the dark circles under your eyes. If you have chronic obstructive

When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

*ALL Ch ... Red blood cells that carry oxygen throughout the body, which gives a person energy Platelets that ... are made and mature in the bone marrow. With ALL, large numbers of abnormal, immature white blood are ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

Preventing a Surgical Site Infection

*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... plain soap the night before and the day of your surgery. Follow all instructions you're given. You ... at the surgical site. The surgical site is a cut the surgeon makes in the skin to do the surgery ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Hard-Wired to Stay Up Late? What Night Owls Need to Know About Diabetes

risers by 72%. Why? Importance of health habits The study found a link between being a night owl ... to eat a healthy diet and exercise. All these lifestyle factors dramatically raise the risk for ... Night owl; sleep in; sleep habits; sleep hygiene; circadian rhythm

StayWell and Krames Consumer Health Library Disclaimer

additional disclaimers and caveats that may appear throughout the site. This site may contain links to ... substitute for medical advice or the care that patients receive from their healthcare providers. I

Mythbusters: The Truth Behind Common Nutrition Myths

likely to put on weight. If you have cravings late at night, try eating more throughout the day. And ... eliminate carbs. “All-natural” foods are always better for you. These are only a few of the nutrition

All About the Stomach

all the food you eat. All About the Stomach Your stomach is as an organ needed for digestion ... eating or in the middle of the night, when the stomach is empty. The pain is made better by eating or

Breast Anatomy

The Parts of the Breast ... Breasts come in all shapes and sizes. But they all share the same features. You can learn about the ... can learn what's normal for your breasts. Areola. A dark circle of skin that surrounds the

Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Chemotherapy

*ALL Chemotherapy ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... . When might chemotherapy be used for ALL? Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with ... ALL;BALLT4

Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Midline Catheter

and put on a new pair of sterile gloves. Clean around the exit site by going around in circles ... . Apply the transparent or gauze dressing over the exit site. Seal all the edges of the dressing ... Discharge Instructions: Changing the Dressing on Your Midline Catheter;midline catheter;61060

Incision Care: Abdomen

*Incision Care Abdomen ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... faster. Here are steps to follow. Incision Care: Abdomen Dressing your incision helps keep it ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

Caring for Yourself When You Have Kidney Failure

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... follow all the guidelines you are given and still don’t feel well, tell your provider. Some changes ... . Checking in Circle the statements below that are true for you. For each statement you don’t circle, ask a ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

Post-Surgery Checklist

breathing. Incision care The nurse or surgeon will change the dressing over your incision (cut). To help ... teach you or a family member how to take care of your incision at home. Make sure you understand the ... instructions;post-op infections;surgical site care;discharge;discharge instructions;pre-op checklist;pre op checklist ... Postsurgery checklist;Post-Op care;Postsurgical care;incision care;pain management;activity

Step-by-Step: Heelstick for a Baby

first drop of blood with gauze. Gently squeeze one drop of blood into each circle on the collection ... program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the

Dealing With the Stress of Self-Isolation

day. And throughout the day, stand up, stretch and take deep breaths to get your body moving. Take ... A virus is spreading in the community. You've been told to avoid others. You're staying home, but

Discharge Instructions for Varicose Vein Surgery

with your recovery. Home care After you go home: You may have some bruising in the area where ... drainage at the incision sites Development of an ulcer (sore) at the incision sites Numbness or

Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles

*Ankle Circles ... using range of motion. Before beginning the exercise, read through all the instructions. While ... Ankle circles are designed to stretch and strengthen your feet and ankles. Foot and Ankle ... 82384;Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Exercises: Ankle Circles;Rehabilitation;Foot;ankle;or1056a

Step-by-Step: Choosing an Insulin Injection Site

This video shows the steps for choosing an insulin injection site. Choosing an Insulin Injection ... Site Identify the areas of your body that can be used as an injection site. Your abdomen, thighs ... A60050; diabetes; insulin; Choosing an Insulin Injection Site


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