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… foods the night before the test. Do not drink alcohol or exercise strenuously before the test. If your doctor finds a … Your treatment could include medicines, diet changes, weight loss, and exercise. To learn more, see the topic Cholesterol …
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… resistance. "Resistance training" means using things like weights, rubber tubing, or certain exercises to make your muscles stronger. It's a 3-step process: Step 1: Stress. When you exercise against resistance, you stress your muscles …
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… Be more active. Talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Together you can create a plan that can … low in sodium, saturated fat, and trans fat. Lose extra weight. Being active and eating healthy foods can help you … Be more active. Talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program. Together you can create a plan that can …
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… of the best ways to protect your toddler's hearing is by breastfeeding. Breastfed toddlers have fewer ear infections, … been said (after 36 months) Children can inherit hearing loss. If any of your toddler's relatives had hearing loss at an early age, tell your healthcare provider. Also, …
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… kg/m2) affected 26.4% or 8.3 million adults in 2016. Overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% or 10.6 … and/or diabetes do both aerobic and muscle strengthening exercise and decrease sedentary behaviour (e.g., sitting or … and/or body weight control. Useful resources Diabetes, Exercise & You (Vancouver Coastal Health, Canada) This …
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… It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they … in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies … care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby …
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… Disease and Sexual Problems Premature Ejaculation Sensual Exercises for Erection Problems Sexual Problems in Women … Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Sexuality While Breastfeeding Smoking: Sexual and Reproductive Problems …
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… Poisoning: Protecting Your Home Cardiac Rehabilitation: Exercise Caregiving: Foot and Toenail Care Caregiving: How … Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding Creating a Healthy Schedule When Working From … Children During Immunizations Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver …
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… breathing Puffiness or swelling Sweating easily Not gaining weight as they should A bluish tint to the skin, lips, and … of the heart and to check for complications. A stress test (exercise electrocardiogram) can be done to check if a child or an adult with a heart defect needs exercise restrictions or to see if exercise performance is …
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… your small intestine (ileum). This includes some types of weight-loss surgery. Problems with the way your body digests food, … Age 14 and older: 2.4 mcg During pregnancy: 2.6 mcg While breastfeeding: 2.8 mcg What are the symptoms? If your …
