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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Children with … another 15 grams of carbohydrate from a quick-sugar food. Younger children may need less carbohydrate from quick-sugar … another 15 grams of carbohydrate from a quick-sugar food. Younger children may need less carbohydrate from quick-sugar …
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… Wellbeing Last updated November 29, 2023 On this page: Mindfulness Connection Healthy mind Featured resources … across B.C., please visit HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca , managed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. You … Featured resources Mental wellness supports for every age and stage Mental wellness needs may change as you go …
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… Myths and Facts About Depression On this page: Overview Overview People's ideas … Myth Fact "Depression isn't real." "It's something in your head." "It's being lazy." Depression is a mental illness. … Myth Fact "Depression isn't real." "It's something in your head." "It's being lazy." Depression is a mental illness. …
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… Toddlers' language development from 12-18 months Last updated August 10, … child will babble constantly. It's part of learning language. And more words will come. Learn what else you can … “all gone.” Uses "no" correctly, often with a shake of her head. Forms questions by making his voice rise at the end of …
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… Tattoo Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards … colour, weak pulse, passing out, dizziness or lightheadedness, shock Other : anxiety, sense of doom (the …
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… Tips for Pregnant Parents On this page: Overview Overview If you have one … your pregnancy, and answer his or her questions. For a younger child, wait until he or she starts asking questions … a brother or sister, set up the crib a couple of weeks ahead of time. Explain that after the birth, you will have to …
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… Thinking About Oophorectomy On this page: Overview Overview Oophorectomy (say … for people who have their ovaries removed when they are younger. The benefits of keeping your ovaries go down as you age. Talk to your doctor about what's best for you. Related …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … fusion is often needed to keep the spine stable after injury, infection, or a tumour. In general, studies don't … clots that may also lead to pulmonary embolism . Nerve injury. Graft rejection. Infection. Excessive bleeding. …
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… Wisdom Tooth Problems On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … called wisdom teeth because usually they come in between ages 17 and 21. What causes problems? Wisdom teeth that are … and follow the directions. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview If your child is … the child's age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough … room all the time. Most hospitals allow this. Knowing this ahead of time may help your child be less afraid. Make sure …
