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… you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local health authority. You can also call 8-1-1 to …
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… during pregnancy important? It is important to take care of your teeth and gums during pregnancy for the following … reasons: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, … Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there may be a link …
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… problem that can occur at any age. When you have dry skin, your skin may be rough, or scaly or flaky, and it may itch. There are many causes of dry skin. As you age, your skin produces less of the natural oil that helps your skin keep its moisture. Dry indoor air can cause your …
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… teeth begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the dentist … have regular appointments set up. If for some reason your child has not yet seen a dentist, make an appointment for an examination. Your 3- to 6-year-old child will be busily developing …
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… the good news is that there are things you can do to reduce your risk of having another heart attack. Take your medicine. Medicines can help prevent another heart attack. Some of the medicines your doctor may prescribe include: Aspirin and other …
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… purplish, reddish, dark, or whitish streaks, depending on your skin colour. Stretch marks are most common on the … less obvious after pregnancy. Itchy skin During pregnancy, your stretching skin may become dry and itchy. Your growing belly is likely to be the most itchy part of …
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… A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense body heat. Your head, neck, and chest may get red. Your heartbeat may speed up, and you may feel anxious. You … uncomfortable and upsetting. They can lower the quality of your sleep and daily life. But they aren't a sign of a …
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… footnote 1 Sexual harassment may include: A put-down of your gender. Flirting when you've made clear it's not welcome. Sexual comments or gestures about your body or lifestyle. Pressure for sexual favours. Sexual … places or things that remind you of what happened. Avoid your friends, family, and other people. Have trouble …
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… things about being active, you may find it hard to change your lifestyle until you deal with the reasons you give yourself for not being active. Barriers to exercise include … don't you exercise? For a few days or a week, write down your reasons for not exercising. Then for each of your …
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… the rubella virus, you are at risk for miscarriage. And your baby (fetus) could become infected too. This can cause … something that has the droplets on it and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before washing your hands. If you have rubella, you are most likely to …
