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Health and Disease A to Z (178 results) 1. ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment 2. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get the Most From School 3. ADHD: Helping Your Child Get Things Done 4. Aging Well: Choosing a Nursing Home 5. Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof 6. Alcohol Problems: Helping Someone Get Treatment 7. Alcohol Problems: How to Stop Drinking 8. Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child 9. Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers 10. Allergies: Avoiding Outdoor Triggers 11. Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot 12. Amblyopia: Wearing an Eye Patch 13. Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts 14. Arthritis: Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis 15. Asthma in Children: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer 16. Asthma: Identifying Your Triggers 17. Asthma: Measuring Peak Flow 18. Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma 19. Asthma: Using an Asthma Action Plan 20. Atopic Dermatitis: Taking Care of Your Skin 21. Back Problems: Proper Lifting 22. Bipolar Disorder in Children: Helping Your Child Prevent Manic Episodes 23. Bipolar Disorder: Preventing Manic Episodes 24. Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely 25. Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy »  See all 'Health and Disease A to Z' results 26. Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet 27. Breast-Feeding: Planning Ahead 28. Breathing Exercises: Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer 29. Breathing Problems: Using a Dry Powder Inhaler 30. Breathing Problems: Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler 31. Cancer: Controlling Cancer Pain 32. Cancer: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting From Chemotherapy 33. Celiac Disease: Eating a Gluten-Free Diet 34. Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch 35. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 36. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Using Graded Exercise to Get More Energy 37. Compression Stockings: How to Use Them 38. COPD: Avoiding Weight Loss 39. COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers 40. COPD: Clearing Your Lungs 41. COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy 42. COPD: Learning to Breathe Easier 43. COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better 44. Croup: Managing a Croup Attack 45. Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus 46. Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth 47. Depression: Dealing With Medicine Side Effects 48. Depression: Helping Someone Get Treatment 49. Depression: Managing Postpartum Depression 50. Depression: Stop Negative Thoughts 51. Depression: Supporting Someone Who Is Depressed 52. Depression: Taking Antidepressants Safely 53. Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child 54. Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs 55. Diabetes in Children: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar 56. Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child 57. Diabetes in Children: Preparing a Care Plan for School 58. Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar 59. Diabetes in Children: Preventing Low Blood Sugar 60. Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar 61. Diabetes: Coping With Your Feelings About Your Diet 62. Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin 63. Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Use Insulin 64. Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Insulin 65. Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar From Medicines 66. Diabetes: Eating a Low Glycemic Diet 67. Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot 68. Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump 69. Diabetes: Preventing High Blood Sugar Emergencies 70. Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet 71. Diabetes: Using a Food Guide 72. Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly 73. Eye Problems: Using Eyedrops and Eye Ointment 74. Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life 75. Fitness: Choosing Activities That Are Right for You 76. Fitness: Increasing Core Stability 77. Fitness: Making It a Habit 78. Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children 79. Fitness: Teaching Your Child to Stay Active 80. Fitness: Using a Pedometer or Step Counter 81. Fitness: Walking for Wellness 82. Foot Problems: Finding the Right Shoes 83. GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits 84. Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar 85. Gestational Diabetes: Counting Carbs 86. Gestational Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar 87. Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots 88. Gout: Changing Your Diet 89. Grief: Coping With Grief 90. Grief: Helping Children With Grief 91. Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief 92. Grief: Helping Teens With Grief 93. Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem 94. Headaches: Finding and Avoiding Triggers 95. Headaches: Managing a Headache 96. Healthy Eating: Changing Your Eating Habits 97. Healthy Eating: Cutting Unhealthy Fats From Your Diet 98. Healthy Eating: Eating Less Sodium 99. Healthy Eating: Getting Support When Changing Your Eating Habits 100. Healthy Eating: Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits 101. Healthy Eating: Making Healthy Choices When You Eat Out 102. Healthy Eating: Making Healthy Choices When You Shop 103. Healthy Eating: Overcoming Barriers to Change 104. Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals 105. Healthy Eating: Starting a Plan for Change 106. Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan 107. Healthy Eating: Using a Plate Format to Plan Meals 108. Heart Disease: Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet 109. Heart Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart 110. Heart Disease: Walking for a Healthy Heart 111. Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise 112. Heart Failure: Avoiding Medicines That Make Symptoms Worse 113. Heart Failure: Avoiding Triggers for Sudden Heart Failure 114. Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight 115. Heart Failure: Taking Medicines Properly 116. Heart Failure: Watching Your Fluids 117. Heart Problems: Living With a Pacemaker 118. Heart Problems: Living With an ICD 119. High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home 120. High Blood Pressure: Taking Medicines Properly 121. High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet 122. High Cholesterol: Raising Your HDL Level 123. High Cholesterol: Using the TLC Diet 124. Hip Dysplasia: Caring for Your Child in a Body (Spica) Cast 125. HIV: Taking Antiretroviral Drugs 126. Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep 127. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Controlling Symptoms With Diet 128. Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet 129. Kidney Stones: Preventing Kidney Stones Through Diet 130. Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain 131. Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out 132. Lymphedema: Managing Lymphedema 133. Meniscus Tear: Rehabilitation Exercises 134. Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes 135. Menstrual Cycle: Dealing With Cramps 136. Migraines: Finding and Avoiding Triggers 137. Multiple Sclerosis: Rehabilitation Programs 138. Osteoarthritis: Exercising With Arthritis 139. Osteoporosis: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D 140. Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home 141. Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises 142. Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises to Relieve Pain 143. Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy 144. Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness 145. Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care 146. Quitting Smoking: Coping With Cravings and Withdrawal 147. Quitting Smoking: Dealing With Weight Gain 148. Quitting Smoking: Getting Support 149. Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit 150. Quitting Smoking: Preventing Slips or Relapses 151. Restless Legs Syndrome: Getting More Sleep 152. Rotator Cuff Problems: Exercises You Can Do at Home 153. Seasonal Affective Disorder: Using Light Therapy 154. Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin 155. Sleep Problems: Dealing With Jet Lag 156. Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well 157. Sprained Ankle: Rehabilitation Exercises 158. Sprained Ankle: Using a Compression Wrap 159. Stop Negative Thoughts: Getting Started 160. Stress Management: Breathing Exercises for Relaxation 161. Stress Management: Doing Guided Imagery to Relax 162. Stress Management: Doing Meditation 163. Stress Management: Doing Progressive Muscle Relaxation 164. Stress Management: Helping Your Child With Stress 165. Stress Management: Managing Your Time 166. Stress Management: Practicing Yoga to Relax 167. Stress Management: Reducing Stress by Being Assertive 168. Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body 169. Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems 170. Substance Abuse: Dealing With Teen Substance Use 171. Thumb-Sucking: Helping Your Child Stop 172. Tube Feeding: Living With a Feeding Tube 173. Vertigo: Balance Exercises 174. Vertigo: Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems 175. Vision Problems: Living With Poor Eyesight 176. Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely 177. Weight Management: Stop Negative Thoughts 178. Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome