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… medicines to lower blood pressure. Manage other health problems You can help lower your chance of having another … with medicine. If you think you may have a problem with alcohol or drug use, talk to your doctor. This includes … for good. Smoking makes a stroke more likely. If you drink alcohol, try to drink less. Your risk of harm from alcohol …
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… using a risk calculator such as the Canadian Diabetes Risk Questionnaire (CANRISK) to determine your level of risk. Go … Body Mass Index (BMI) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) … using a risk calculator such as the Canadian Diabetes Risk Questionnaire (CANRISK) to determine your level of risk. Go …
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… Pain on the right side of the belly, under the rib cage (where your liver is). Yellow skin (jaundice), dark … it's important for you to get good nutrition. Don't drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. They can make liver problems worse. Make sure your doctor knows all the …
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… Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and … to the garbage Do not let your pet eat other animals Bird cages: Keep bird cages and enclosures clean to prevent the build-up of …
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… your readiness Fill out the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) . If you answer yes to … call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately. Chest problems Coronary artery disease: Exercising for a healthy …
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… Call 8-1-1 and fill out a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) with one of our …
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… to the genital area, it is important to watch for urinary problems. A visit to a health professional is usually … urinary tract . The kidneys are not as protected by the rib cage in children as they are in adults. Most injuries are … urinary tract . The kidneys are not as protected by the rib cage in children as they are in adults. Most injuries are …
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… When you don't get enough sleep, you may start to have problems getting things done during the day because you're … your symptoms. Some changes that may help: Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and caffeine. Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and … losing weight if you are overweight, and avoiding smoking, alcohol, and caffeine may reduce or control your symptoms. …
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… page: Overview Overview Pelvic pain and problems urinating may mean you have a bladder infection . … pain is pain on the side of the back just below the rib cage and above the waist. It can be felt on one or both … pain is pain on the side of the back just below the rib cage and above the waist. It can be felt on one or both …
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… may cut through your breastbone and spread apart your rib cage. The rib cage is opened to expose all internal organs within your … from your chest. Your surgeon will then close your rib cage and use metal wires to bring the two halves of your …