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… years are an exciting time of varied and rapid changes. Your child grows taller and stronger and also starts to feel … on them. May be self-centred and can be insensitive to others. Emotional and social development Children in this … on them. May be self-centred and can be insensitive to others. Emotional and social development Children in this …
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… with a registered dietitian about how to work desserts and other sugary foods into your meal plan. Carbohydrate foods Type of food Grams (g) … with a registered dietitian about how to work desserts and other sugary foods into your meal plan. Carbohydrate foods …
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… show: Normal No parasites are present in red blood cells. Your doctor will repeat the test every 8 hours for 1 or 2 … Malaria caused by P. falciparum is more serious than other types and may be treated differently. Percentage of … Malaria caused by P. falciparum is more serious than other types and may be treated differently. Percentage of …
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… 10, 2024 Overview Resources and information to support your health and wellbeing in your older years. Take steps to plan for your future and … natural disasters like wildfires, floods, earthquakes or others. Caring for seniors in residential care in an …
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… hour of exercise. When you are not drinking enough fluids, your muscles get tired quickly, and you may have leg cramps … and an inability to drink fluids. Distance runners and other endurance athletes are not the only ones to have … and an inability to drink fluids. Distance runners and other endurance athletes are not the only ones to have …
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… intermittent fasting to try to lose weight. You may hear other terms used to describe it, such as alternate-day … nursing, it might be harmful. It's a good idea to talk to your doctor before you start any new diet or weight-loss … intermittent fasting to try to lose weight. You may hear other terms used to describe it, such as alternate-day …
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… Test Overview A contraction stress test checks to see if your baby will stay healthy during contractions when you are … holds the sensor that records your baby's heart rate. The other sensor measures your contractions. Gel may be used on … are recorded for 10 minutes. Your blood pressure and other vital signs are also recorded. You will be given the …
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… everyone, because it can cause serious bleeding. You and your doctor can decide if aspirin is a good choice for you. … recently had a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain. Have other health problems that increase their risk of bleeding. … therapy, talk to your doctor about all the drugs and other remedies you take. Be careful taking pain relievers. …
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… to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so … of influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for … influenza season. The vaccines do not protect against other viruses that cause similar illnesses, such as …
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… If you have heart failure , symptoms start to happen when your heart cannot pump enough blood to the rest of your … to distinguish it from shortness of breath caused by other health problems such as emphysema or severe anemia. … retains. In some cases the swelling is mild and merely bothersome, while in other cases it can be severe and painful …
