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Diabetes and Heart Disease

… your heart to work harder to pump blood. Artery walls become damaged. This makes it more likely for plaque to build … lipid levels is key. This can help you stay at safe levels. Visit your care team as scheduled. Take medicines as … activity safely over time. Keep your appointments. Regular visits with your doctor help you stay healthy. Go in for …
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Surgery and the Breastfeeding Infant

… and security of breastfeeding can be very calming and comforting. Surgery may interrupt breastfeeding for a period … Pumping your breasts to express your milk will ease discomfort. It also helps keep up your milk supply. This … pumping. You will need to correctly collect, label, and store your milk. Talk with a certified lactation consultant …
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Understanding Craniectomy

… it. It can lead to loss of consciousness, brain damage, coma, and death. A craniectomy is done to ease the pressure … remove a piece of your skull. The care team will carefully store the piece of skull. The surgeon may make a cut in the … benefits are greater than the risks. Your own risks may differ depending on the reason for the surgery, your age, and …
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Understanding Lymphedema After Cancer: What You Need to Know

… care is managing a condition called lymphedema that can occur after care. It’s often misunderstood, sometimes … of the body after damage to the lymphatic system — most commonly in the arms, armpits, legs, groin, breasts, … weights Even everyday activities like gardening or grocery shopping can be high-impact depending on your body. That’s …
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Your Daughter Got Her Period; Now What?

Perhaps nothing signals that your little girl is growing up like the start of her period. Since so many of my patients ask me how to discuss this topic with their daughters and what to expect, here are a few pointers:

Start the Discussion Early

Don't wait until your daughter actually starts her period (which, on average, occurs around age 12 or 13) to start talking about menstruation. I generally recommend that you begin broaching the subject as early as age 8. Yes, some girls start sexual development that young! 

Instead of leading off with menstruation (which is likely to elicit "Eww!" from...

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Heart Valve Surgery and Your Mood

… is important to know how to recognize signs of depression. Common signs include: Feeling sad, anxious, hopeless, … To find support in your area, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services … friends and family. Invite family or friends over for a visit. Interactions with people you enjoy, no matter how …
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