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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview … bone loss. So the older you get, the more likely you are to have osteoporosis. Slowing metabolism. As you age, … periods, that are similar to perimenopause symptoms. How can you lower your risk for other health problems? A …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines are one approach to treating mental health problems. They … dose that works well while causing the fewest side effects. How can you get past barriers to taking your medicines? …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Your Rehabilitation Team On this page: Overview Overview As soon as you are stabilized after your SCI, your transition into … problems related to your SCI. And it helps you relearn how to do daily tasks, sometimes by using different muscle …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood … before it becomes an emergency. It also helps you know how exercise and food affect your blood sugar. How to test … the bottle of test strips. Follow the directions to prepare your meter to receive the blood sample. Don't forget to …
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… Healthy Eating: Changing Your Eating Habits Actionset Overview Healthy eating will … it because you want to, you're more likely to succeed. What are your reasons for changing how you eat? To have more energy or lose weight? It may help …
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… Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body Actionset Overview Take a deep breath. … and then exhale. Feel more relaxed? Breathing exercises are one way to relax. Here you will learn about different … one or more ways help to calm you down and feel at peace. How can you relax your mind and body? There are lots of ways …
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… child is still developing, they may need your help learning how to manage their emotions. These tips can help. Model the behaviour you want to see. Children often mimic their parents' actions. Rather than telling your child what to do, … what they're feeling. This provides them with the tools they need to effectively manage their emotions. …
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… Heart Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk On this page: Overview Overview Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death for women throughout the world. … seems to happen slightly differently in women compared to how it happens in men. For example, plaque might build up …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, 2013 Your toddler needs regular healthcare, including visits to the doctor and dentist. Here's some …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 … could get very sick. Thanks to immunization, many diseases are no longer common in Canada. But the germs that cause … of shots begin at two months of age. Some immunizations are only given once or twice, while others are provided over …
