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… muscle and bone loss, support brain health, and lower the risk of chronic conditions like heart disease and type 2 … of Canada) Healthy eating for seniors handbook Supporting your condition Food safety  People ages 60 and over are at an increased risk of getting food-borne illness. Read about how to make …
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… Self-Care Surgery What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse means that a pelvic organ—such as your bladder—has moved from its normal position and is … correct constipation. The straining caused by constipation increases pressure from the bowel on the vaginal wall and …
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… breast milk Last updated August 12, 2012 Once you have your breastfeeding routine well established - typically … hand express or pump your milk. Here's some advice on what to consider. Watch a video on how to express breast … Take the pump pieces apart. Rinse milk off pump pieces with cold water. Wash with hot, soapy water and rinse well. Air …
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… Self-Care What is diabetic kidney disease? Diabetic kidney disease is damage to your kidneys caused by diabetes. This is sometimes called … in your target range. Do not smoke. Smoking raises your risk of many health problems, including diabetic kidney …
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… redness, and peeling of the skin. It may also increase your sensitivity to sunlight and make you more likely to get sunburned. Be sure to protect your skin from exposure to the sun (or any other source of UV light) by … likely to get sunburned. Be sure to protect your skin from exposure to the sun (or any other source of UV light) by …
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… intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) reduces the workload on your heart, allowing your heart to pump more blood. The IABP … out more blood. This decreases the workload on the heart. What are the risks? Intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABPs) cause some side …
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… way. Learn about the proactive steps you can take to keep your baby safe.  Creating a safe environment for your baby It’s important to create a safe space for your … year Shaken baby syndrome Shaken baby syndrome is brain injury that occurs when someone shakes a baby or throws a …
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… prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. Your doctor places the IUD in your uterus. There are two … after childbirth, or in people who have not had a baby. What are the risks? Using an IUD is safe and rarely causes problems. But …
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… the fourth day and then ease up in less than 2 weeks. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of the baby blues include: … depression affects up to 15 out of 100 women. footnote 1 If your moodiness or anxiety lasts for more than 2 weeks, or if … after childbirth is important. If you have an increased risk for developing postpartum depression, follow up with …
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… Overview Print this form and fill in Section 1 before your appointment. Complete section 2 at the end of your … problem that needs treatment. Section 1 Health information What questions or concerns do I want addressed during this … will be done and what to do to prepare for it What are the risks and benefits of medicine, surgery, or other treatment? …