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… Community Health Centres A Community Health Centres (CHC) provides … and social needs May have mental health and substance use challenges May require help getting connected to other … get matched with a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community. … Community Health Centres …
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Drug-Eluting Stents On this page: Overview Related … the artery and improve blood flow. Drug-eluting stents are used more often than bare-metal stents. To decide which type of stent to use, your doctor will consider your overall health and your risk …
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… Hearing health for toddlers Last updated August 11, 2013 One of the best ways to protect your toddler's hearing is by breastfeeding. Breastfed … Avoid putting your toddler to bed with a bottle, this can cause of ear infections Use only a light towel when cleaning …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar … sugar rarely or not at all. Other people—such as people who use insulin—test it often. Talk to your doctor or diabetes … growth. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: … the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time can increase the … can interfere with a child's ability to learn and to form healthy relationships. How to manage your child's use of TV …
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… It's fine to walk in shorter periods of time throughout your day and week that add up to the recommended goals. … start a walking plan if you have heart problems or other health issues, or if you have not been active in a long … for safe levels of exercise. How can you get the best use out of a pedometer? Using a pedometer, a step counter, a …
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… Information and resources on mental health conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 It … over-exercising when an individual is in a state of mania. Useful resources Exercise and Mental Health (Open …
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… Date Rape Drugs On this page: Overview Overview Drugs that have been used in date rapes (sexual assaults) include flunitrazepam … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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Use Heat or Ice to Relieve Low Back Pain On this page: … or vigorous exercise. Always keep a damp cloth between your skin and the cold pack, and press firmly against all … (1). Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … your medicines. Have your doctor check the list. You can use this list to verify that the medicines you get from the … Medicines to avoid. Some non-prescription medicines and drugs may react with your prescribed epilepsy medicines. …