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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … of repeated sun exposure to show. UV radiation can also impact the health of your eyes. For example, UV exposure can …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Treatment Overview Self-Care … disorder by asking about eating habits and past health. Your doctor may also ask about your mental health and how … feel better about yourself, and improve the quality of your life. Treatment Overview Treatment for binge eating disorder …
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… Snake and Lizard Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … effects of the poison (antivenom) can save a limb or your life. It's important to stay calm. Poisonous snakes or …
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… On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … with lupus have only mild symptoms. But the disease is lifelong and can become severe. Lupus may cause problems … organ damage, is life-threatening, or has a serious impact on your quality of life, you may also need to take: …
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… Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … or make them more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, …
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… D? Calcium and vitamin D intake recommendations across the lifespan have not changed with the 2019 food guide. Sources … foods that can be consumed regularly. Calcium and your health lists a variety of other foods that also … fat. There is evidence supporting a lesser environmental impact of dietary patterns that are higher in plant-based …
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… and lower third molars. These teeth are at the very back of your mouth. They are the last teeth to surface in the mouth. … old. Some people have their wisdom teeth for their entire life. Other people choose to have their wisdom teeth … jaw may not be large enough for them, and they may become impacted and unable to break through your gums. Your wisdom …
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… of breath Muscle endurance Mood Overall quality of life Useful resources COPD Post Discharge English Rehab … basis. Living Well with COPD – A Plan of Action for Life (McGill University Health Centre, Canada) This is a … that teaches them how to maintain an exercise program for life. Understanding Diet, Exercise and Lung Disease …
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… may smell different than they used to. How can it affect your life? The sense of smell is closely tied to the sense of … also may not get the nutrients you need. Anosmia can affect your mood. It can make you feel sad or depressed, because …
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… save lives. They are the best way to help protect you or your child from certain infectious diseases. They also help … to give you the actual disease. But it is enough to cause your immune system to make antibodies and cells that can … that need to be repeated over time) occur throughout life. Fewer immunizations are needed after age 6. But older …
