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WebBMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body …

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WebVital signs are useful in detecting or monitoring medical problems. Vital signs can be measured in a medical setting, at home, at the site of a medical emergency, or …

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WebThe test is an important tool for healthcare providers to diagnose heart failure quickly. Heart failure happens when your heart is not pumping blood well. This causes …

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WebHealthy Living. Back and Neck Care chevron_right. Millions of Americans suffer from back pain every year. The reasons for the pain are many, including bad posture, accidents, …

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WebBut too high a level of oxygen can harm lung tissues. The tiny air sacs (alveoli) in the lung may fill with fluid. Or they may no longer inflate (collapsed lung). The lungs …

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WebPhysical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) is also called physiatry. It is a medical specialty that focuses on restoring function for a person who has been disabled …

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WebSystemic lupus erythematosus is a disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack its own cells and tissues. It can affect your joints and nervous system. It can affect …

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Web2. Acute stress is the most common form of stress. Acute means it happens in a short period of time. Which of these can cause acute stress? A. Suddenly skidding your car on a slick …

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WebA. True. B. False. 6. Healthy older adults should eat at least 30 grams of fiber each day in a 2,000-calorie diet. A. True. B. False. 7. One way to keep food costs down …

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WebCayenne is a hot chili pepper extract. It’s commonly used in cooking. Bell pepper and paprika are the mild forms of this pepper. When you apply it to your skin …

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WebProducing important substances. Your liver continually produces bile. This is a chemical that helps turn fats into energy that your body uses. Bile is necessary for the …

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WebThis test checks the level of ammonia in your blood. It helps find out why you may have changes in consciousness and also helps diagnose a liver disease called …

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WebInfection. Infection is the growth of harmful bacteria. Infection of breast tissue is possible, especially if your daughter is too modest to get a cut or sore on the breast cared for. …

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WebAll of the above. 3. A person has AIDS when which of these occurs? A. Exposure to HIV. B. HIV antibodies are found in the blood. C. The CD4+ count is lower …

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WebBetween ages 11 and 13, your child will grow and change a lot. It’s important to keep having yearly checkups so the healthcare provider can track this progress. As your child enters …

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WebWhen you’re faced with stress, your body releases chemicals called hormones. These hormones trigger many changes in your body. For example, your: Blood pressure may …

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WebWhat is "safe" sex? The only safe sex is no sex, according to most healthcare providers. Abstinence may be the only true form of "safe" sex. All forms of sexual contact …

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