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… hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. … themselves Why? Research shows that the part of the brain that processes pain is less active when children are distracted during immunizations. …
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… and cleanings as often as your dentist recommends it. Eat a healthy diet to help keep your gums healthy and your teeth … and minerals can affect your dental health. If you have active tooth decay or gum disease, your dentist will talk to … and minerals can affect your dental health. If you have active tooth decay or gum disease, your dentist will talk to …
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… safe Baby first aid Burn prevention Keeping your family healthy Say no to swaddling Soother safety Safe drinking … hot water heater below 49°C (120°F) Keeping your family healthy Handwashing - wash your hands with soap and water …
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… arthritis and osteoporosis and how to manage them with a healthy lifestyle, including regular movement and a balanced … types of arthritis and how to manage symptoms, stay active and eat well: Arthritis Canada Active For Health: For persons with arthritis Quick tips: …
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… Scoring summary reports Additional resources Overview Healthy meal and snack options are an important part of creating healthy eating environments where we live, learn, work and … Making bake sales delicious and nutritious Planning healthy cafeteria menus Selling food and beverages at school …
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… your heart regularly. Your doctor will recommend a heart-healthy lifestyle. You may take medicine that lowers blood … your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Fitness: Adding … such as: Being short of breath, especially when you're active. Chest pain or pressure ( angina ). You may have a …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview The brain controls how the body moves by sending out small … than 3 minutes and isn't followed by a second seizure. Any healthy person can have a single seizure under certain … than 3 minutes and isn't followed by a second seizure. Any healthy person can have a single seizure under certain …
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… (BSE). It is a very rare, degenerative and fatal brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of … the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and bends them out of shape. The disease …
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… lungs, it can cause shortness of breath or cough. In the brain, it can cause headaches, seizures, dizziness, or … your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Cancer: … you think you are having a problem with your medicine. Eat healthy food. If you do not feel like eating, try to eat …
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… after sleep deprivation, may reveal abnormalities in the brain's electrical activity that may help confirm the … CT and MRI scans can be helpful in detecting changes in the brain that could be related to epilepsy. These tests may be … seizure may have been related to a serious problem in the brain. The nature of the seizure and the person's age can …
