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If you have low blood pressure, your doctor may recommend certain steps to prevent or reduce your symptoms. This may include: Drinking plenty of fluids; Avoiding alcohol; Getting up slowly after sitting or lying down; Using compression stockings t...
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Abstinence is the act of refraining from engaging in a positively reinforced, or pleasurable, behavior. It is typically a voluntary act, but it can also be imposed, and it typically occurs when an individual experiences a sense of decreased personal control over a behavior (e.
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Oral rehydration therapy (ORT) involves the replacement of fluids and electrolytes lost during an episode of diarrheal illness. Diarrheal illnesses are pervasive worldwide, and they have a particularly large impact in the developing world.
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