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… COPD: Keeping Your Diet Healthy Actionset Overview If you have COPD, you may have … your body with the energy it needs to function, such as for breathing and digestion. Gives you the energy you need for daily activities. Helps strengthen your body's natural …
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… Milestones for 5-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Related Information … page "Is My Child Growing Well?" at www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Toddlers/Child-growing-well… to see the … ways of playing. Some children play in rough or physically active ways. Other children of the same age are more likely …
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… Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Sleep patterns naturally change as you … less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to sleep less deeply and for less time than … they get is enough. Routine poor-quality sleep caused by health problems, medicine use, and stress from major life …
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… to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so … lenses part of the time.) Rely on glasses or contact lenses for clear vision. Key points to remember Laser surgery takes … surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered by provincial health plans or private health insurance. FAQs What is laser …
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… Stress Disorder (PTSD) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can happen after a traumatic event. … the substance than you ever meant to. Using the substance for a longer time than you ever meant to. Being unable to …
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… Bronchiectasis On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics Bronchiectasis (say … airways are damaged. The damage may be caused by another health problem—usually cystic fibrosis —or a lung infection … up. Follow the eating plan that your doctor suggests. Be active. Activity helps loosen mucus, encourages coughing, …
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… Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To … needed, the surgeon makes one or two more small incisions for inserting other surgical tools. If your doctor … or bladder. Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… Percutaneous Discectomy for a Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Surgery Overview … prescription medicine to control pain while you recover. For several weeks after surgery, you'll need to avoid long … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration On this page: Treatment … Overview Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD). It is … as sunburn). Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Radiofrequency Palatoplasty for Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … usually eases this pain. This surgery is usually performed in a doctor's office. Many people return to work and … and Belfus. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
