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… child to have regularly scheduled checkups, often called health checkups or well-child visits, beginning shortly … your doctor to keep a close eye on your child's general health and development. Finding possible problems early … through the teen years, regular checkups will allow your health care provider to monitor your child’s health and …
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… is the use of water to treat a disease or to maintain health. It was part of a health movement that led to the development of naturopathic … It is important to discuss your physical condition and medical history with your doctor or physiotherapist before …
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… The cost of the strips may not be covered by provincial health plans. Write down your results in a notebook or log, … and whether swelling (edema) is present. Notify your health professional of your results as often as needed. You … Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Adam …
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… an object in the urethra . You may feel uneasy if your health professional brings up the issue of sexual abuse. Health professionals have a professional duty and legal … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency …
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… disease that is controlled and if you are at low risk of medical complications, you can start physical activity by … or your kidney disease is not yet controlled, see your health care professional before starting a physical activity … physical activity on five days per week. To get maximum health benefits, it is best to do both aerobic (i.e., …
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… your baby stored breast milk, donated breast milk, or iron-fortified formula. But keep up your milk supply by pumping … Talk to your doctor before taking any medicines or natural health products to increase your milk supply. The effect of … Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Kathleen …
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… someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of … your phone. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, …
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… into an area of the brain. It's used to treat certain health conditions. These include depression, obsessive … finds the right level for you. You may feel some discomfort or muscle twitching during the treatment. You may feel … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, …
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… What to think about when you decide Sometimes there is a health reason to have your ovaries removed. Maybe you have a … of your ovaries removed based on what you prefer and your health condition. Talk to your doctor about your options. … Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Martin …
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… and everyday activities become hard to do. This may be a health problem called frailty. Frailty is more than just … are more likely to happen when a person has certain other health problems, such as diabetes or dementia. These other … Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. …