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… of the intestine. It is most common in babies who are born early (premature). Many newborns who have it go on to live healthy lives. But if the infection becomes severe, it can … baby will be ready to leave the hospital when he or she is eating well and is not losing weight. The nurse can show you …
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… the lining of the baby's intestines. Human milk helps healthy bacteria grow in the intestines while formula allows … risk of allergies. Overfeeding. Babies who are overfed in early infancy are more likely to be obese later in life. If … is recovering from the birth. Is your baby full term and healthy? It's rare for healthy babies born at 38 weeks or …
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… refers to blood sugar levels that are higher than normal; nearly 50% of those with prediabetes will go on to develop … body weight and blood sugar control do not change. Canadian guidelines recommend that adults living with obesity, … and staying safe with physical activity. Being Active for a Healthy Weight (Exercise is Medicine, USA) This handout …
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… levels, especially in the morning before breakfast, in people who have diabetes. Dawn phenomenon The dawn … blood sugar as a person's body prepares to wake up. In the early morning hours, hormones (growth hormone, cortisol , … This may cause high blood sugar in the morning (before eating). Somogyi effect If the blood sugar level drops too …
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… Active For Health is a toolkit of resources to help people living with chronic conditions be more physically … For Health Summary of the baseline survey to apparently healthy persons and persons with chronic conditions Summary … incorporated key features of the PEMAT, the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II (AGREE II) …
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… weight. If you see sugar (or another name for sugar) listed early in the ingredients list, that food has more sugar in … Syrup. Comparing Sugar Substitutes Healthy Eating Citations Government of Canada (2019). …
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… An implanted device may be an option for some people who cannot take an anticoagulant. Key points to … risk for having a stroke. Monty, age 72 My doctor says I'm healthy and that my stroke risk is low. I don't want to take … of Chest Physicians evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Chest, 141(2, Suppl):e1S–e23S. Noelck N, et …
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… of alcohol. Manage stress. Exercise regularly, and eat a healthy diet. You also can talk to your doctor about … spicy foods. Drink cold liquids rather than hot ones. Eat healthy foods. Stay cool. Keep your area cool. Use a fan. … HT in menopause and how long you take it. Starting HT in early menopause has less risk than when it's started later …
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… child's dental care really starts with his or her mother's healthy pregnancy, because baby teeth begin to form before … transfer bacteria from adult to child. You can help prevent early childhood tooth decay in your child by making sure … good dental health habits. Keeping your own teeth and gums healthy reduces the risk of transferring tooth decay …
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… Doing flexibility activities helps you have safe and healthy joints and muscles. Its main objective is to improve … The kinds of physical fitness that are related to how healthy you are. They include cardiorespiratory fitness, … and endurance, flexibility, body composition, healthy eating, avoiding harmful substances and having regular …