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Heart Care-November 2018 ... You might think you know what a heart attack looks like—you clutch your chest in pain and fall to ... 2018 Do You Know the Different Heart Attack Symptoms in Men and Women? You might think you know what ... heart attack; heart attack symptoms; women's health; men's health; chest pain; shortness of breath; nausea; fatigue; cold sweat; emergency care

Fall and winter bring cooler weather, holidays, and—unfortunately—a rise in both flu and COVID-19 ... cases. October 2023 Don’t Get Caught Unprepared for Flu or COVID-19 Fall and winter bring

Winter Safety Tips ... . If possible, stay indoors during winter storms. If you must go outside, wear several layers of ... . Shovel carefully If the storm drops lots of snow, be careful shoveling. Warm up before you begin by ... emergency preparedness;1,4319;safety tips;winter weather

drops this winter, don't let your motivation for exercise fall along with it. Cold weather doesn't ... Be Ready for a Heart Attack Knowing the warning signs of a heart attack and how to respond

dangerous moves. Falls are the leading cause of snowboarding injuries, followed by jumps ... Each year, thousands of skiers and snowboard enthusiasts are injured, some seriously. Learn more ... winter sports; sports injuries; ski; skiing; snowboard; snowboarding; hypothermia; ski injuries; dehydration;

Each winter, millions of people suffer from influenza—the flu. The flu virus infects the nose ... . Influenza Vaccine What is the flu? Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu. The ... W1168; influenza vaccination; flu; winter; virus; infects; nose

*Central Vein Access Care ... It's important to take proper care of your central venous access device. Here's how. Caring for ... good care of it. Healthcare provider: Nurse Name _______________________________ Phone ... line access;caring for your central vein access;central vein access care;central line care;np1016a;port ... 83168;venous catheter;central line;venous access;placing a central line;peripherally inserted

*Falls Prevent Adjust Living Space ... Preventing Falls: Making Your Home Safe ... . They're safer if you fall. Add safety devices Add handrails to both sides of stairs ... Is your living space filled with hazards that could cause you to fall? Changes can make you ... 89323;hos1042;Preventing Falls;Accident Prevention;Accidental falls;hospital care;geriatrics ... ;gerontology;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;preventing falls at home;making your home safe;preparing

Macular Degeneration: Treatments Give Hope ... eye care provider if supplements might help delay the advancement of the condition. Dry AMD can ... from your eye care provider and use it every day to test your vision for signs of wet AMD. Check each

*Other Types of Dermatitis ... A detailed look at other common types of dermatitis, including description, symptoms, and ... treatment. Dermatitis Conditions Other types of dermatitis Atopic dermatitis, contact

?  Poor planning of a winter outing can lead to frostbite and hypothermia. The following are some ... winter. Myths and Tips About Dressing for Winter Do you know enough about the cold to keep warm ... dressing for winter;myths about dressing for winter;tips on dressing for winter

number of circles to 50 in each direction every  2  hour s. Incision care Check your incision ... fall off on their own. Home care Use pain medicine as directed by your healthcare provider

. Gradually make the circle bigger if you can. Change direction after 1 minute of motion. Next ... your right arm and let it hang straight down. Slowly begin to swing your right arm in a small circle ... 90636;rotator cuff tendon tear;rotator cuff;shoulder pain;sports injury;repetitive use injury;fall injury;rehabilitation exercises;Pendulum

the side of each tooth. Loop method (also called the circle method) Cut off a piece of ... floss that is about 18 inches long. Tie it securely in a circle. Next, place all of the fingers

during a certain season of the year. Most people with SAD are depressed during the fall and winter ... the dark. So the shorter, grayer days of winter boost levels of melatonin. Many people with SAD

, friendships, and self-care may suffer. Sadness is one symptom of depression, but there are many others ... goes with the seasons. It usually starts in the late fall and early winter. Talk with your

of consciousness Check any lines, tubes, or drains Check the wound Check IV (intravenous ... Detailed information on recovering from surgery and intensive care Recovering from Surgery ... surgery recovery;intensive care

cancer. It's important to prepare your body for the challenges of these demanding winter sports with ... out of your winter workout and have more fun on the slopes: Use the right equipment. Whether

to getting around. Remove any throw rugs or clutter to reduce your risk of falls. Getting out of ... circle instead of trying to stop and turn in place. Getting up and sitting down To get up, scoot

of the year, most often fall or winter. Here's what you need to know. Seasonal Affective ... depression. It happens during certain seasons of the year, most often fall or winter. It is thought