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… I have surgery? Coronary artery disease Dementia Hearing loss in adults (HealthLinkBC File #71c) High blood pressure … can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls: Exercises for strength and balance Elder abuse Learn about …
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… As it gets worse, it moves into the limbs, causing pain and loss of feeling in the feet, legs, and hands. When you have … neuropathy. Be sure to eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise, avoid alcohol, and quit smoking. It's also a good … neuropathy. Be sure to eat a healthy diet, get regular exercise, avoid alcohol, and quit smoking. It's also a good …
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… and sugar. Be active. Work with your doctor to design an exercise program that's right for you. Stay at a weight that's healthy for you. Talk to your doctor if you … and sugar. Be active. Work with your doctor to design an exercise program that's right for you. Stay at a weight
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… or older. Smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Are very overweight. Had cardiomyopathy in a past pregnancy or have a … active most days. Talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Eat a variety of healthy foods. These … active most days. Talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Eat a variety of healthy foods. These …
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… skin. In a wheelchair or other type of chair, shift your weight every 15 minutes. Try not to slide or slump across … such as: Body parts or skin folds, especially if you're overweight. Chair arms, parts of wheelchairs, braces, or other … grow. Stay at a healthy weight. Both weight gain and weight loss can make pressure injuries more likely. Weight changes …
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… feeling of weakness or discomfort throughout the body. Weight loss. Patchy hair loss, especially in the eyebrows, … feeling of weakness or discomfort throughout the body. Weight loss. Patchy hair loss, especially in the eyebrows, …
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… disease. Try other treatments instead, such as finger exercises, physiotherapy, or an injection. Key points to … physiotherapy are important to the success of your surgery. Exercises A physiotherapist or occupational therapist can … I've held off having surgery for a long time, but with the loss of finger movement, I am welcoming the relief that …
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… flashes. Hormone therapy can also help prevent early bone loss. Talk to your doctor about which treatments may be … and heart disease. A balanced and low-fat diet, regular exercise, and not smoking can help protect your bones and … and heart disease. A balanced and low-fat diet, regular exercise, and not smoking can help protect your bones and …
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… can help improve your strength and flexibility. Vision loss. Have your eyes checked every 1 to 2 years if you are … can help improve your strength and flexibility. Vision loss. Have your eyes checked every 1 to 2 years if you are … can help improve your strength and flexibility. Vision loss. Have your eyes checked every 1 to 2 years if you are …
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… that help you hold objects, open and close things, transfer weight while shifting positions, or walk. These tools may be … changes. Work with your rehab team to decide what type of exercise, diet, or other lifestyle choices are best for you. … you used to enjoy. Worrying about the costs of rehab and a loss of income. If you have concerns, the stroke rehab team …