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*Phlebotomy Therapeutic ... Phlebotomy is when blood is drawn from the body. Therapeutic phlebotomy is when blood is ... drawn to treat a disease. Understanding Therapeutic Phlebotomy Phlebotomy is when blood is drawn ... disorder;Understanding Therapeutic Phlebotomy;iron levels;sickle cell disease;porphyria cuanea tarda;61058

*Prevent Falls Make Health Priority ... Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy ... sense of thirst decreases with age. Eat breakfast. Plan regular meals and healthy snacks. Ask ... Having a health problem can make you more likely to fall. Taking certain kinds of medicines ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

People with dementia, like all of us, need a varied, balanced diet. But they may also need to make ... trouble swallowing or lack of appetite. Dementia and a Healthy Diet: Tips for Caregivers Eating ... dysphagia;dementia;therapeutic diet

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... symptoms of specific types of SSI: A superficial incisional SSI may produce pus from the wound site ... infection. A deep incisional SSI may also produce pus. The wound site may reopen on its own, or a ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

Back Healthy Back pain is one of the most common health problems today. In fact, most people ... Back pain is one of the most common health problems today. In fact, most people experience back ... W1774; back health, healthy back, back strain, posture, back injury, back pain, spine, obesity

. Your dentist may have talked with you about the dental health issues that occur later in life ... . These include dentures and dry mouth. You can help your teeth and gums stay healthy by always keeping ... dental care;seniors dental care;seniors gum disease;seniors dentures;seniors dry mouth;2750

, carbohydrate, fat, water, and other nutrients. Eating a balanced, healthy diet while breastfeeding ... . Eating a balanced, healthy diet while breastfeeding can do the same for you. What is a ... breastmilk;lactation;breastfeeding;therapeutic diet

All About Asthma ... mucus All of these things cause the airways to narrow. This makes it hard for air to go in and out ... . Symptoms You may have all of the common symptoms. You may only have 1 symptom, such as ... asthma;dm516;social determinants of health;SDOH

Healthy Eating for Preschool Kids ... make healthy food choices, the USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services created the ... moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight ... P02273;healthy eating;preschooler

*Pregnancy After Age 35 ... Understanding Pregnancy After Age 35 ... . Pregnancy After Age 35 It’s a myth that being 35 or older means your pregnancy will be high ... risk. But people with pre-existing health problems may be at risk for complications during pregnancy ... 84195;pregnancy after age 35;pregnancy, high-risk, after age 35;high-risk pregnancy, after age 35

Serve at room temperature with pita bread wedges. Scallion and Roasted Pine Nut Hummus ... Ingredients 3 tbsp. pine nuts 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas 1/2 cup chopped scallions divided 1 or

An amputation is the surgical removal of all or part of an arm or leg due to infection or ... injury. Amputation What is amputation? Amputation is surgery to remove all or part of an arm

A healthy diet during pregnancy contains plenty of vitamins, minerals, protein, and water. It also ... . Pregnancy and Your Diet Now that you’re pregnant, you have twice as much reason to make healthy ... pregnancy;nutrition in pregnancy;therapeutic diet

builds up in various organs and can cause health problems. This video discusses the possible causes of ... develop until after age 40. Symptoms may occur in men between ages 30 and 50. Men often have symptoms at

. Develops strong bones and teeth and keeps them healthy B. Helps you ... clot F. All of the above 2. Calcium is ... calcium; dietary supplement; osteoporosis; bone health; bone growth; healthy eating;

blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. A healthy weight is possible ... , and balance it with a healthy diet. And you can do more than just manage your weight. According to the ... fitness; exercise; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; weightlifting; weight management; body fat; body mass index;

aging if there's a program that gives window air conditioners to seniors who qualify. If you can't ... afford to run your air conditioner, contact your local area agency on aging or senior center. Ask if they ... keep cool;heat illness;seniors beat heat;handle heat illnesses;Heat stress;heat fatigue;heat cramps;heat exhaustion;heat illnesses symptoms;2928

healthy eating habits. These habits will serve you well, both now and in the future. They support ... better health and quality of life after weight-loss surgery. Does this diet have any risks ... bariatric surgery;stabilization diet;therapeutic diet

Healthy Food Choices for School-Age Kids ... Helpful information and tips on healthy food choices for school-age children. Nutrition: School ... -Age Helpful feeding information for your school-age child School-age children (ages 6 to 12 ... healthy meals;healthy snacks;P02280;children and teens;physical activity

soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;cleaning surgical site;surgical wound care;surgical site care