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… Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer working as well as they need to. … includes ham, bacon, hot dogs, and luncheon meats. Don't use a salt substitute or lite salt unless your doctor or …
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… Babyproofing your home for the first year Last updated August 7, 2013 … way very quickly.  That's why it's important to babyproof your home - before your little one is crawling. REMEMBER! … appears. Here are some tips for choosing safe baby gates: Use gates manufactured after 1990. Avoid accordion style or …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview … can be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … guide your child's future treatment, comfort, and care. Use these ideas to help with your planning. Talk with your
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… Quitting Smoking: Your Social Life On this page: Overview Overview Smoking may be a big part of your social life. Do you automatically smoke when you are … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun and its ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … them and what dose you are supposed to take. Make taking your medicine as simple as possible. Plan times to take youryour medicines. Have your doctor check the list. You can use this list to verify that the medicines you get from the …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Related … exploring and playing, these children start to understand cause and effect and how this concept relates to their … proud of wiping up their own spills. Be sure to engage with your child during activities. Praise the child's effort and …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About … decision. Decision Points combine medical information with your personal values to help you make a wise health … differently? What could happen if you don't have the test? Use this medical test information form to help you. Consider …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Related … the earlier you start the discussion, the better prepared your child will be to make safer decisions about it. And … If you are unsure of how to begin such a conversation, use everyday situations as an icebreaker. Use examples on TV …
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Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview During your pregnancy, you'll feel your baby move. For example, … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means …