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… See Toddler’s First Steps at: www.healthlinkbc.ca/toddlers-first-steps             Child Development Series …
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… occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most heat-related illness occurs … or anxiety People with substance use disorders People with physical or mental disabilities, including limited mobility …
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… to feel better about yourself. Because anorexia is both a physical and emotional problem, you may work with a doctor, … fully understood. It is thought to develop from a mix of physical, emotional, and social triggers. Extreme dieting … or expected for your age, gender, stage of development, or physical health. (In a child or teen, losing or not gaining …
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… syndrome (PMS)? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of physical or mood-related symptoms that occur before your … PMS can run in the family. What are the symptoms? Common physical signs of PMS include bloating, swollen and tender … doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and will do a physical examination. Your doctor may want you to keep a …
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… being thin, being white or Asian, getting limited physical activity, smoking, and drinking excessive amounts of alcohol … that helps increase bone density will have long-term benefits. To maximize bone density, make sure you get plenty …
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… be screened too. Talk to your doctor about whether the benefits of screening would outweigh the risks in your case. … Sometimes an abdominal aneurysm is felt during a routine physical examination. If your doctor thinks you might have … type and amount of exercise is safe for you. If aerobic activity is safe, try to do activities that raise your heart …
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… the calf muscle. This can happen during an intense sports activity or even when you just run or jump. Middle-aged … your risk for an Achilles tendon tear include: Sports and physical activity. Overuse and repeated movements can weaken … most doctors ask questions about your past health and do a physical examination. The examination includes checking for …
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