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Pregnancy Healthy Weight Gain

… Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain On this page: Overview Related … that you've been thinking about too. Weight gain is healthy and normal when you're pregnant. And there's no … baby. Ask your doctor or midwife what your range is for healthy weight gain. It's based on your health, your …

Cervical Cancer Screening

… not be available in all areas or covered by all provincial health plans. Who should be screened? Most cervical cancer … recommendations from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. footnote 1 These screening recommendations may … age. Abnormal Pap Test Cervical Cancer Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early HPV: Should …

Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children

… it is important to watch for urinary problems. A visit to a health professional is usually required if your child: Is … injure the urethra or bladder. You may feel uneasy if your health professional brings up the issue of child abuse. Health professionals have a professional duty and legal …

Making a Change That Matters

… back now." Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Current as of: …

Depression and Anxiety When You Have Coronary Artery Disease

… like doing the things you need to do to keep your heart healthy. And this can raise your risk of having a heart … while treating their heart disease. Because your emotional health affects your physical health, it's important to tell your doctor about all of your …

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

… some things you want to avoid. Some foods aren't safe or healthy for babies. Here's a list of foods to avoid for your … Ages 1 to 12 Months Teething Weaning Citations Health Canada, et al. (2012). Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six …

Dissociative Identity Disorder DID

… Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is a rare mental health condition. It was once known as multiple personality … have on their life. How is it diagnosed? A mental health professional usually diagnoses DID while treating the … be helpful. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …

Early years children and youth

… critical periods for developing movement skills, learning healthy habits and laying a foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Regular physical activity in young … people are linked to poorer physical fitness and mental health and shorter sleep duration. Adults play an important …

Warning Signs of Suicide in Older Adults

… of depression than the general population. Other mental health problem, such as severe anxiety , bipolar disorder … retirement, or financial problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Depression Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …

Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens

… Amblyopia Colour Blindness Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus … in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health , 14(4): 246–248. Available online: …