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… the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling Not eating enough … provider if any of the following happen: There is a sudden change in your bowel movements without a change in your daily routine You have been constipated for …
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… Possible effects of wildfires on drinking water include: Changes in the amount and timing of snowmelt and runoff from storms Changes in water quality (e.g. nitrate, ammonia, phosphate, … Foams typically get burned-off when used on open flames, making it unlikely that they will enter a drinking water …
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… term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy eating can … your overall health. Here are the most important dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only … you eat. Speak to your health care provider before you make changes to the way you eat. Follow the DASH diet DASH stands …
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… Later, try putting your child on the toilet after a diaper change. Next, put your child on the toilet or potty several … the toilet: Wait for a time when there aren’t other big changes in your child’s life to get started Make sure that … your child shows signs of being ready again. Be aware that changes, such as moving to a new house, starting playschool, …
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… during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major change in health. Some older adults become vulnerable to … automatically pays your bills, especially if your health changes or you need to go to the hospital or into a care …
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… or supervision required for safe eating Care plans change with age, illness, or when there is an improvement or … (longer than 30 minutes) or leave meals uneaten Avoid or change certain foods to make swallowing easier Experience a change in the sound of their speech, such as a gurgly or …
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… arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental alertness due to depression, delirium, … 3. Make your home safer There are simple and inexpensive changes you can make to your home to reduce your risk of …
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… The number of wet and soiled diapers your baby has will change each day for the first week. The following table … Day Wet diapers (pale yellow) Soiled diapers (colour will change) 1 1 or more 1-2 (black or dark green) 2 2 or more 3 … Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby formula: Safely making and storing formula (#69b) Baby's first foods (#69c) …
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… or shows signs of illness such as loss of appetite, a change in behavior, a cough that does not go away, sneezing, … will act as a bag for the litter when you dispose of it. Change the liner each time you change the litter, at least once a week. Disinfect the …