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… Ages 7 Months to 1 Year On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your baby's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your baby might have hearing loss. Does your baby: Listen when spoken to? Turn or look up when you call their name? …
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… page: Overview Overview Genes influence your weight by their effect on: How calories are used … metabolic rate (BMR) , which is how much energy you burn when you are at rest. If you have a lower BMR, it is easier to gain weight. Your BMR can …
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… a measure of how hard the blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body. Your blood … the day. But if your blood pressure stays up, you have high blood pressure, or hypertension. When blood pressure is high, it causes damage to your blood …
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… or Burn On this page: Overview Overview When you touch a light switch to turn on a light, you may receive … this tingling goes away in a few minutes. If you do not have damage to the skin or other symptoms, there is no …
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… Diagnosis and treatment of asthma can be a challenge if you are age 65 or older. You might have another medical condition that masks your asthma. Or … . Some conditions, such as osteoporosis , can become worse when you use asthma medicines. Your doctor may prescribe …
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… to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an impaired immune system. This can be caused by many … exception of infants, a post-vaccination test for immunity, when needed, should be done between 1 and 6 months after a …
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… enjoying her daily walks in the park. But things changed when Sally's mom had a heart attack. Sally took care of her … I make low-fat versions of my comfort foods." These changes have helped Sally lose weight and lower her cholesterol and … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Children, Ages 1 to 2 Years On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your child's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your child might have hearing loss. Also, pay attention to the quality of … baby," or "where is your shoe?" Point to a few body parts when asked? Point to pictures in a book when they are named? …
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… and some common household chemicals can all cause burns. You can help protect your child by being aware of these … wall heaters. Use screens to block off areas, if needed. When outdoors, keep your child away from barbecue grills and … showers, and bathtubs that children use. These fixtures have built-in thermostats to control the maximum temperature …
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… Information Overview How to get in and out of a car If you have problems with mobility or balance, getting into a car … Prev      Next > slide 1 of 5, Back up to the door frame., When you get to the open car door, turn around so that …