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If bedridden or immobile with diabetes, circulation problems, incontinence, or mental disabilities, you should be checked for pressure sores every day. Look for reddened areas that, when pressed, do not turn white.
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It is usually possible to prevent bedsores from developing or worsening. The patient should be inspected regularly; should bathe or shower every day, using warm water and mild soap; and should avoid cold or dry air.
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Prompt medical attention can prevent pressure sores from deepening into more serious infections. People whose movement or sense of touch is limited by disability and disease should be monitored to insure that the skin remains clean, dry, healthy.
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It is usually possible to prevent bedsores from developing or worsening. In 1989, the NPUAP set a goal that pressure sores be reduced by 50% by 2000.
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Detailed information on healthy diets for a child Eating healthy is an important part of a healthy lifestyle and is something that should be taught to children at a young age. The following are some general guidelines for helping your child eat healthy. It is important to discuss your child's diet with your child's physician prior to making any dietary changes or placing your child on a diet.
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Make recipes more nutritious and lower in fat by reducing high-fat ingredients or substituting healthier ingredients.
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At every stage of life, healthful eating fuels health and fitness.At every stage of life, smart food choices fuel good health. You can benefit from following an eating plan that emphasizes food choices appropriate for your age and personal needs.
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If you're not eating right, you may be at risk for problems with your teeth and mouth. Bad eating habits can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
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You don't have to go to cooking school to be a creative cook. Try these tips for creative, healthy, delicious meals.
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Whether they're called subs, hoagies, heroes or grinders, long sandwiches stuffed with a variety of ingredients are a favorite lunch choice.
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For good health, the panel says, eat a variety of foods; watch your intake of calories; and get regular exercise.
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Many Americans are betting that "functional" foods -- also called herbs, supplements, nutraceuticals or phytochemicals -- can make them healthier. Whether they get what they pay for -- or more than they bargained for -- is an issue that concerns some experts.
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Pasta is always a favorite, and it's easy to make it a healthful choice. Instead of...
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It's important to reduce your medical expenses. Even if you have health insurance, you pay a percentage of every health care bill you incur.
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Reading labels can improve your diet by helping you make more sensible food choices at the grocery store. You also can buy with confidence knowing that foods claiming to be low in cholesterol or fat have met standards set by the FDA.
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Here's another reason to watch your kids' diet: What they eat during infancy and adolescence could influence whether they develop high blood pressure later in life, doctors say.
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It is important to control the portion size of even nutrient-rich foods to avoid consuming too many calories. Most people need fewer calories as they grow older and their activity level decreases.
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To move your diet to an even healthier level, you need to take another step: Choose everyday foods that are nutritional standouts — foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and essential fatty acids.
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Here's what to do: Fill your plate with produce and become a meat minimalist.When the thermometer plunges, you may feel like eating high-fat comfort foods. Although your dietary habits do change seasonally, winter doesn't mean your healthy diet has to hibernate.
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Knowing you should eat a healthy diet is one thing, and doing it is another. Paying attention to the overall pattern of what you eat can help simplify the process.
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There are strategies you can use to reduce the calories and fat in restaurant food without sacrificing the flavor and fun of a meal out.
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Change your approach from a negative one—what can't I eat—to a positive one—what can I eat—to make my diet more healthy.
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There's a strong correlation between increased intake of vegetables and a lower rate of chronic diseases.
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Evidence is mounting that a healthful diet can help protect you from some diseases. What you eat -- or don't eat -- may help prevent heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes.
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Whenever we travel, whether on vacation or business, we're tempted to ignore healthy eating habits until we return home. Traveling can result in the breakdown of an otherwise nutritionally sound diet.
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Here's food for thought on dietary changes that can help you prevent several serious conditions.
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Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.
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