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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … that does not wash out Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, summer and winter, on both cloudy and clear days. … that does not wash out Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, summer and winter, on both cloudy and clear days. …
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… Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy On this page: Overview Related … avoid constipation. You can try these steps. Eat foods high in fibre. Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole … avoid constipation. You can try these steps. Eat foods high in fibre. Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … layer of ointment and covered with a non-stick bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for …
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… Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Child On this page: Overview … intensity and duration of separation anxiety is affected by your child's temperament and by your personality and how you … when not tired, hungry, or sick. Build bridges between home and daycare. For example, bring your child's favourite …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … them and what dose you are supposed to take. Make taking your medicine as simple as possible. Plan times to take your medicines when you are doing other regularly occurring …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview … can be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … as possible? What do I need so I can care for my child at home? Who can help me with this? What resources can help me …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 … support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. Community support and prenatal … Receiving these services is as simple as connecting with your health authority and completing a confidential …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is … for eczema. But you may be able to control it with care at home. How do you take care of your skin? Keep your skin hydrated Gentle skin care can help …
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… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if … and medical history with you. If your child's BMI has been high on the growth chart from birth, this may be his or her … BMI pattern has suddenly jumped from a lower range to a higher range on the growth chart, your child may be at risk …
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… deposits called plaque (say "plak") to build up inside blood vessels called arteries. Arteries carry oxygen-rich … same for women and men. These include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, lack of exercise, and …