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You have been prescribed a soft diet (also called a gastrointestinal soft diet or bland diet). Read on for details about what this means.

Getting enough fiber is important for everyone. But more so if you have high blood sugar, high cholesterol and certain other conditions.

To use your walker, you need to learn new ways to get around. Use these directions to help you get through doorways with your walker. Stay away from revolving doors. Look for regular doors or disabled entrances instead.

Certain conditions can make it necessary to limit the amount of fluids you drink. This sheet can help you take in the right amount of fluid each day.

If you have a weak immune system, you may be told to eat a low-bacteria or neutropenic diet. Follow these tips.

An advance medical directive is a form that lets you plan ahead for the care you’d want if you could no longer express your wishes. This statement outlines the medical treatment you’d want or names the person you’d wish to make healthcare decisions for you. Be aware that laws vary from state to state, and it may be worthwhile to talk with an attorney.

ERCP stands for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. This procedure is used to view the biliary and pancreatic ducts. It is used to check diseases that affect the ducts. It helps find and treat any blockages.

Caregivers often feel they must tend to their loved one's needs full time. But burning yourself out doesn't help anyone. And it can negatively affect your own health. Here are ways to care for yourself.

Viral gastroenteritis is an irritation of the stomach and intestines due to infection with a virus. Learn how to care for a child who has this illness.