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… or family tragedy. Are better able to stand up to peer pressure so they can avoid using drugs, drinking alcohol, … that tell them to be or look a certain way. Feel confident when meeting new people. Like to do nice things for others. … need a family that is close, that spends regular time together, and that offers a safe haven as they grow. Make sure …
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… Heart Tests: When Do You Need Them? On this page: Health … the tests provide still or moving images of your heart and blood vessels. These tests help doctors find out what's … the heart Helps find the cause of unexplained chest pain or pressure, or shortness of breath Checks for signs of …
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… Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling On this page: Overview … to a high-risk country frequently or stay for a long time.) When travelling in an area where hepatitis A is a known … well, especially shellfish. Eat only raw fruits and vegetables that you have washed in uncontaminated water and …
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Helps control stress, depression, and anxiety. Helps manage blood pressure and cholesterol. Lowers your risk for heart attack … discouraged and stop exercising. Keep your emergency phone numbers with you at all times. Don't be too active at first. …
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… with heart failure; these types of exercises can raise your blood pressure and make your heart work harder. You should avoid … to moderate heart failure. Always carry the names and phone numbers of your doctors in case you become ill while you're …
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… Quick Tips: Helping Children Take Medicine On this page: Get started Get … taste or smell bad. Or they may have a strange texture. And when a child doesn't feel well, they can act grumpy or more …
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… Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes On this page: Getting Started Getting … you. Here are some general safety tips. Take steps to avoid blood sugar problems. Check your blood sugar before and …
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… Why Work Breaks Help You Be Productive On this page: Getting Started Getting … outside or maybe in another room. Use your weekends wisely. When you can, use the weekend as a mini-holiday. Taking just …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 … Crying® . This stage usually starts at about two weeks, gets worse through the second month of life, and stops at … age Sometimes it seems like there is nothing you can do to help your baby stop crying The most important thing you can …
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… snack times. Your role is to decide what foods to offer, when to serve them and where. Your child's role is to decide … different flavours and textures. Include a variety of: Vegetables and fruits including fresh, frozen and canned Whole … to their body to know when they are full. Be aware of pressure Avoid any kind of pressure on your child to eat. …