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… Here are some tips for fitting physical activity into your children's day - at home, at school, at play and along … rings. During class time - Take a movement break Stretch your arms and legs while sitting at your desk Body presses (with arms extended, press your body …
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… and promote healing. What To Expect After a root canal, your lips and gums may be numb (frozen) for a few hours … prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You'll need to … prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You'll need to …
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… kit contains specially treated test strips.You hold them in your urine stream or dip them in a sample of your urine. The … A home test for these children is done under a doctor's care. How To Prepare A urinary tract infection (UTI) test … in the kit may not work as they should after that date. Carefully read the instructions that come with your test …
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… mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. If you are travelling … public health unit, community health centre, at primary care homes, doctor's offices, travel health clinics and …
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… more study or printed out as photographs. Why It Is Done Your doctor may want you to have a coronary calcium scan if … clear about whether you should start treatment to reduce your risk of coronary artery disease. footnote 1 A coronary … or drink anything that has caffeine for a few hours before your test. Tell your doctor if you get nervous in tight …
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… need to have tests to see how well the donor kidney matches your tissue type and blood type. To do the surgery, the doctor makes a cut in your lower belly. This cut is called an incision. The doctor places the donated kidney in your lower belly. Your own kidneys are not taken out unless …
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… Surgery Overview Thyroid surgery takes out part or all of your thyroid gland. The gland makes hormones that control how your body makes and uses energy (metabolism). A doctor may … nodules, thyroid cancer, and hyperthyroidism. During your surgery, your doctor may take out a lump or nodule. A …
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… have fun and stay safe. Bundle up and take the dog (or just yourself) for a walk. Rake leaves or do other yard work. Try … Shovel snow. Be safe while you're active outside. Try to do your walking and other activities when it's light out. If possible, go on your lunch break. If you go when it's dark out, walk with a …
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… is inserted under the skin (subdermal) on the inside of your arm. The implant releases the hormone progestin to … In some cases it can be used longer. footnote 1 Talk to your doctor about how long you can use it. Once it is put … to prevent pregnancy. The implant can only be inserted by your doctor or another trained health professional. It only …
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… Here are some things you can do to build and strengthen your bones: Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Eat foods rich … to make its own vitamin D. Talk to your doctor about taking a calcium plus vitamin D supplement. Osteoporosis … of quitting for good. Healthy Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Osteoporosis Osteoporosis: …