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… of disease and helping you feel better and live longer. By slowly increasing your level of activity, you can improve … 2 stretches are better than nothing. Stretches should be slow and smooth. Stretching may cause you mild discomfort, …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … apnea, because sleep apnea makes you more likely to have high blood pressure, depression, irregular heart rhythms, heart …
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… unusual vaginal bleeding/discharge, or pain/pressure below your "belly button" (navel). Ospemifene may rarely cause … Some risk factors include tobacco use, alcohol use, having high cholesterol/diabetes, or a history of heart disease. Talk to your doctor …
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… , and about 16 per cent die. Some people are at a slightly higher risk of cryptococcal disease including those who: Are … care provider can test for Cryptococcus infection in a blood, lung or spinal fluid sample. Is there a treatment … Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is …
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… items that he knows are healthier. He orders salads and lower-fat sandwiches instead of hamburgers, and he drinks … MD - Family Medicine Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … - Family Medicine & Rhonda O'Brien MS, RD, CDE - Certified Diabetes Educator This information does not replace the …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … encephalitis from measles, about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not been established. They may be …
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… have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … inside the catheter. The doctor puts the catheter into a blood vessel in your groin. You will get a shot to numb the … years after the pacemaker is implanted. These problems are related to the device or the leads. Most people do not have …
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… piece of tissue from the cervix. The cervix is the lower part of your uterus. It opens into your vagina. There … for up to 1 week. Some vaginal spotting or discharge (blood or dark brown) may occur for about 3 weeks. Most … Depending on your biopsy results, you will have regular follow-up testing with HPV tests, Pap tests, or colposcopic …
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… total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months 400IU (10µg) 1000IU (25µg) 6-12 months 400IU … Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury.  **Fortified plant-based beverages are … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …