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… with an infected person's blood. In Canada, most people get it by sharing needles and other equipment used to inject or snort illegal drugs. Less often, it's spread by: Getting a tattoo or a piercing with a needle that wasn't … don't use tobacco or vape. If you haven't already, get the vaccines to protect yourself from hepatitis A and hepatitis …
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… first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (eye-opener)? If you answered "yes" to … first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover (eye-opener)? If you answered "yes" to …
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… meals to be pleasant social events that bring the family together, not functional events at which a child feels … meals to be pleasant social events that bring the family together, not functional events at which a child feels …
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… and yogurt. It's also in fortified orange juice and many vegetables. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is especially critical … . During this time, bone mass is lost faster. If you do not get enough calcium and vitamin D from the foods you eat, …
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… be very rigorous and almost not eat enough, and then I'd get really hungry and then I'd go binge on pizza or whatever … I had been trying to avoid. There was a tendency to want to get the weight off fast, wanting quick results, but not … to be really good and stay on this food plan now until I get the weight off.' It was more a realization that, 'You …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to receive … passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for HIV. You need to start treatment as soon as … and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing your HIV …
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… Home and Work Area When You Have Arthritis On this page: Get started Get started The pain and stiffness from arthritis may make … hips or knees, it may be hard to go up and down stairs or get in and out of a chair. When these everyday tasks get
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… if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 will eventually get sick with an HTLV-1-associated illness sometime in their …
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… Quick Tips: Making the Best of Shift Work On this page: Get started Get started When you work nights or rotating shifts, taking … from the rest of the world. And that can make it hard to get in a good, healthy routine. The following tips may help …
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… Quick Tips: Staying Active in Hot Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Get Started Summer is a great time for being active. Even if you live where it gets hot or humid, there are ways you can stay active and …