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… be taught to infuse themselves with clotting factors at about age 10. Younger children and those who have developed … (inhibitors) may not be able to infuse themselves. Deciding about regularly scheduled treatment If you are considering … decide what is right for you. To make your decision, think about these questions: What are the benefits and risks of …
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… These children should be seen by a doctor. What can you do about your child's biting? Not all biting can be prevented. … truck." Learn to recognize the signs that your child is about to bite. You may be able to stop the biting before it … Don't try to reason with young children or have long talks about biting. Use simple and direct language. Positive …
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… Key points Plan ahead. Before you go out to eat, think about where you will eat and what you will select. It will … to make healthy food choices when you get too hungry. Think about your portions. Restaurants often serve portions that … often and share it with someone else at your table. Think about your portions Ask for a half-size portion of the meal. …
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… people, but it doesn't work for me." Changing her thinking about food Changing how she thought about food also helped Dawn go from dieting to healthy … of a health coach. As a result, Dawn no longer thinks about dieting. She is confident that the healthy habits she …
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… what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? 1 Get … if you have a pollen allergy and you want to know more about this treatment. Why might your doctor recommend … such as pneumonia and bronchitis. Personal stories about taking allergy shots These stories are based on …
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… things. Now you can do 9,000. So are you going to worry about the 1,000 things you can't do or focus on the 9,000 … needs. Before you choose a rehab centre, ask questions about its staff, accreditation, and activities. Find out how … disabilities. They can also educate you and your family about an SCI and help the doctor coordinate medical care. A …
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… off (electrocautery or laser treatment). Should you worry about seborrheic keratoses? If you are unsure what type of … is a seborrheic keratosis, you usually don't need to worry about it. But if it is growing fast, looks unusual, or is … off (electrocautery or laser treatment). Should you worry about seborrheic keratoses? If you are unsure what type of …
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… A healthy weight is the weight at which you feel good about yourself and have energy for work and play. It's also … trying to reach a healthy weight, changing how you think about certain things may help. Here are some ideas: Don't … in their body fat levels. Experts have different opinions about what is a healthy body fat range. Body fat …
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… what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? 1 … 3 to 6 months, you may need surgery. You may want to think about surgery if you have torn your rotator cuff in a sudden … of motion and strength in your shoulder. Personal stories about having rotator cuff surgery These stories are based on …
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… the urethra can cause urethritis. For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a … papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your sexual health … the higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how …