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… and teenagers active Last updated November 20, 2014 Young people have lots of demands on their time, so finding … activity per day to achieve optimal health benefits. Here are some things to consider when you and your child are thinking about how to get enough physical activity into …
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… Primary Care Last updated October 15, 2024 Overview Primary care is often the first contact you have with the health system. It is usually delivered by …
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… the heartbeat, and so it beats very fast. People with WPW are more likely to have atrial fibrillation or atrial … syndrome may in some cases be inherited. If you have a first-degree relative, which is a parent, brother, or sister, with this disorder and they have …
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… updated August 10, 2013 Between 24 and 30 months, toddlers are able to show compassion, but they can also find it hard to share their toys, food or parents' attention. Learn what else you can expect at this age. On this page: Social and …
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… tracking disorder), or changes under the kneecap. What are the symptoms? The main symptom of patellofemoral pain syndrome is knee pain, especially when you are sitting with bent knees, squatting, jumping, or using …
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… Overview Collecting breast milk is a way of giving your baby breast milk in a bottle. If you collect milk, you … up to 6 months. How can you store breast milk safely? Here are tips for storing breast milk safely. Wash your hands … the outside of the bag or bottle. Thaw frozen breast milk carefully. Run warm water over the storage container until …
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… affect (PBA) is a problem in the brain that causes you to laugh or cry for no reason. The sudden fits of tears … can happen at any time, no matter what you're feeling. What are the symptoms? When you have PBA, you may suddenly cry or … can happen at any time, no matter what you're feeling. What are the symptoms? When you have PBA, you may suddenly cry or …
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… 9-1-1 Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: … & David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine This information does not replace the advice of …
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… of the rapid changes and intensity of labour at this time, you may not get much relief from pain and discomfort between … every two to three minutes and lasting 60 seconds. Healthcare provider monitors fetal heart rate every 15-30 minutes.  … you have the urge to push. If you have the urge to push and are not fully dilated (10 centimetres), pant (like a dog) …
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… buildup (plaque) from one of the carotid arteries. There are two of these arteries. One runs along each side of the neck. They supply blood to your brain. When plaque builds up in either one, it can … your neck just below the jaw. Opens the carotid artery and carefully removes the plaque. May sew (graft) a man-made or …