Mental Health Obsessions are unwanted thoughts or impulses that cause a person distress. Common Obsessions & Compulsions Common Obsessions * Thoughts or fear of dirt or contamination * Thoughts or fear of losing control * Thoughts or fear of injury to others or self Compulsions are rituals or repeated behaviors that a person does. Common […]
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Child Safety It’s easy to equip a bicycle with a child safety seat so your toddler can ride with you. To ensure the safety of your child: * Be sure the seat is properly installed. If you aren’t sure how to install it correctly, consider having someone at a bicycle repair shop do it. *
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Medical History Use this page to record test dates and results. © American Institute for Preventive Medicine
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Medication Take everything out of the medicine cabinet. * Check expiration dates. Throw out all outdated medicines. If you’re not sure about a certain item, call your pharmacist. Ask what the shelf life is. * Discard old tubes of cream that are hardened or cracked. Throw out any liquid medicines that look cloudy or filmy.
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Medication Talk to your doctor and pharmacist about all of the medications you take. These include prescribed and OTC medicines and dietary supplements (vitamins, minerals, herbal products). Heed warnings on labels, too. Drug-drug interactions These can make a drug work less, increase the action of a drug, or cause side effects, even harmful ones. For
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Mental Health Care Happiness is contagious. If you are happy, tell someone. Listen to reasons others are happy, too. * Schedule fun and relaxing times with family and friends. * Find your passion in life. Every day, week, or month, do something you enjoy and look forward to. * Find satisfaction in using your talents.
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Medical Care It is better to prevent an illness than to get it. The next best thing is to detect and treat an illness early. Prevention * Maintain a healthy body weight. * Do regular exercise. * Eat healthy. – Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Eat whole-grain breads, cereals,
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Work Life Job stress causes a worker to feel overly taxed both mentally and physically. It affects both workers and employers. What Causes Job Stress? * Too much work to do. Conflicting expectations. * Lack of support from co-workers and bosses. * Crowded, noisy, unsafe work conditions. Infrequent rest breaks. * Rapid changes for which
Financial Health Building personal wealth starts with making wise financial decisions. Be strategic about where you save money, so it is sustainable. Make it fun and economical, such as cooking a gourmet meal at home with your family and then turning off the lights to have a “candlelit” dinner. Or, get an annual state or
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Medical Care When a doctor knows how to really communicate well with a patient, it can make a big difference in how that patient responds. But communication is a two-way process. Listening as well as speaking to one another is something both doctor and patient must work on together. Being honest and open with each
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