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… habits, like smoking. Some chronic diseases change your body chemistry. This can help cause depression. … feel better. Eat a balanced diet. Get enough sleep. Avoid drinking alcohol, using drugs, or using medicines that have not been …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at Home Caring for Your Child in the Hospital … are things you can do to make sure that your child is as healthy and comfortable as possible, whether they are at …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Adapting Your Home On this page: Overview … Overview When you leave a rehabilitation (rehab) centre for your home after an SCI, it will help to have your home ready … Cord Injury Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Keeping Change Going—Your New Normal On this page: Overview … between slipping up and giving up. Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy …
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… Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver On this page: Overview … is in safe condition. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is both dangerous and illegal. Riding in a … 15 to 18 Years Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Susan C. Kim MD - …
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… Writing your birth plan or birth wishes Last updated August 12, 2013 … Once you go into labour, you may not be able to control your surroundings. Many pregnant people write up a birth plan, also known as birth wishes, for healthcare providers and others to follow. Your body has …
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… What to Do if Your Cardiac Device Is Recalled On this page: Overview … or watched closely. The device may not work right, may be a health risk, or both. A cardiac device—such as an … (ICD), a pacemaker, or the leads that connect them—helps your heart beat steadily. If a cardiac device were to fail, …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview If your child has a mental health condition like depression or anxiety, the doctor may …
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… Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life Actionset Overview If you have decided to get more … that decision is an important first step in becoming a healthier person. Keep these key points in mind: Being fit helps you look and feel your best and reduces your risk for a heart attack, type 2 …
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… Feeding Your Child Using Division of Responsibility On this page: … in touch with their internal hunger gauge. From birth until your child is between 6 months and 1 year old: You are … stay in touch with those internal cues. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, …