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… Substance use can be viewed on a spectrum with varying stages of benefit and harm. There can be risks associated with … Substance use can also lead to addiction. Anyone, at any age or any stage of their life can experience problematic or risky use of …
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… Treating Low Blood Sugar On this page: Overview Overview Follow these … include sweating, trembling, trouble concentrating, light-headedness, confusion, and lack of coordination. Be aware … person can swallow. If the person is lying down, lift their head so it will be easier for them to swallow. Give the …
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… Cleft Palate On this page: … and cleft lip are the most common birth defects of the head and neck. Until a cleft palate is treated with surgery, … and cleft lip are the most common birth defects of the head and neck. Until a cleft palate is treated with surgery, …
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… Bunion Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … time. Surgeries include: Removal of part of the metatarsal head. (It's the part of the foot that is bulging out.) This … time. Surgeries include: Removal of part of the metatarsal head. (It's the part of the foot that is bulging out.) This …
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… Kris's Story: Getting Active With No Excuses On this page: Kris's Story Kris's Story When Kris retired several … that's part of the day, and it gets done." Meeting barriers head-on Even though her workouts have become a habit, Kris … that's part of the day, and it gets done." Meeting barriers head-on Even though her workouts have become a habit, Kris …
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… Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview All … in visual acuity in children younger than 5 years of age. footnote 1 Eye examinations by a specialist (an … or optometrist ) are recommended if a child of any age has: A family history of eye problems, especially …
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… Preschoolers: Building Social Skills On this page: Overview Overview By age 3, most children benefit from some form of regular … practice and develop important social, emotional, and language skills. Children learn to share, co-operate, and …
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… express their feelings through behaviour. Keep your child's age and emotional development in mind as you help your child … Choose an activity that fits your style and your child's age and developmental level. Consider your child's … Ask a librarian to recommend good choices for your child's age. Talk with your child about the story and especially …
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… Tips for Parents of Teens On this page: Overview Overview Parenting a … than you. For example, your teen may do homework with a headset on while lying on the floor of an extremely messy … than you. For example, your teen may do homework with a headset on while lying on the floor of an extremely messy …
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… ovaries removed to prevent it. It is not for women at average risk for ovarian cancer. Deciding whether to have your … ovaries removed when you have a hysterectomy and are at average risk for ovarian cancer is a different decision. Key … may want to consider having their ovaries removed after age 35 if they are finished having children. Your decision …