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… Health Screenings: Should I Buy Commercial Tests? Decision … (AAA) . The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends a screening test for men ages 65 to 80. A …
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… Learning About Hospice Palliative Care On this page: Overview Overview … 24 hours a day. How is the care paid for? Most provincial health plans and private insurance cover hospice palliative … Care Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After … giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, bleeding and … smells bad, or persists longer than six weeks, call your health care provider. Caution! Use pads, not tampons, until …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview … location, depth, and size of your wound and your general health. Be sure to follow his or her instructions. Most of … After Surgery Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Dental Care: 6 Years to 16 Years On this page: Overview Related … job brushing. Flossing is an important part of good dental health, but it can be a challenging task for a child to … Good nutrition is important for building and maintaining healthy teeth and gums. Give your child nutritious foods to …
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… Healthy start: Public health services Last updated January 28, 2025 With all the … ensure that pregnant people and parents receive the care they and their families need for their overall best … your baby and family with the best possible information and care. This support is available to all pregnant people who …
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… After labour and care for new moms Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … after giving birth. As a parent, you'll also need special care. Here are some tips to help manage some typical … blues Depression: managing postpartum depression Taking care of yourself when your baby is fussy Caring for your …
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… Depression, Anxiety, and Physical Health Problems On this page: Overview Overview Depression and other health problems People who have long-term (chronic) diseases … worse. People who have depression may find it hard to take care of their health. This can lead to health problems. …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, … Foot-Washing Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … FRCPC - Endocrinology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) … medicines. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … MD - Dermatology Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …