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Heart Attack and Unstable Angina

… have other tests. These may include a cardiac perfusion scan or SPECT imaging test. In Canada, SPECT imaging is only … may have reduced blood flow to the heart. Cardiac perfusion scan . This test is used to estimate the amount of blood … your heart and coronary arteries. Cardiac blood pool scan . This test shows how well your heart is pumping blood …
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Anorexia Nervosa

… can lead to starvation and serious health problems, such as bone thinning ( osteoporosis ), kidney damage, and heart … signs of malnutrition. X-rays , which can show whether your bones have been weakened ( low bone density ) by malnutrition. If your doctor thinks that …
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Vitamin D and your health

… Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps muscles, nerves and …
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Fitness and Exercise

… Management Weight-Bearing Exercises to Maintain Healthy Bones Yoga Open/close information section Medical Tests … Management Weight-Bearing Exercises to Maintain Healthy Bones Yoga Open/close information section Medical Tests …
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Overactive Bladder

… too. Hurrying to the toilet can lead to falls and broken bones. Overactive bladder can also cause sleeping problems, … too. Hurrying to the toilet can lead to falls and broken bones. Overactive bladder can also cause sleeping problems, …
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Exercise During Pregnancy

… uterus is mostly above the protective circle of your pelvic bones. Avoid exercises that might cause you to fall, such as … uterus is mostly above the protective circle of your pelvic bones. Avoid exercises that might cause you to fall, such as …
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Healthy eating guidelines for prevention of recurrent kidney stones

… beverage Tofu made with calcium sulphate Canned fish with bones such as salmon or sardines. If you need to take a …
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Healthy eating guidelines for people with early chronic kidney disease

… This can to lead to itchy skin, painful joints and weak bones. Processed foods, fast foods, colas, dark sodas, and …
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Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… systems, such as those who have HIV/AIDS, an organ or bone marrow transplant, or who have had cancer treatment …
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Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, beans, some dark green vegetables Vitamin D: fatty …