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… the toilet. Don't save this urine. This marks the start of your 24-hour period. For the next 24 hours, collect all your urine. Your doctor or lab will give you a large container to store …
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… 9, 2024 Overview Nutrients are found in food and help your body work as it should. Learn about carbohydrates, … found, how much you need and why it’s important: Fibre and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68h) Getting enough fibre … found, and how to choose healthy types: Dietary fats and your health  (HealthLinkBC File #68f) Healthy eating: …
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… Overview Overview If you or your doctor thinks you may be at risk for osteoporosis, you … footnote 1 Osteoporosis Canada recommends that you and your doctor check your fracture risk using a tool such as FRAX to help decide …
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… the bony bumps you can feel on the inside and outside of your elbow. Tendinopathy or epicondylopathy is a term used … collectively. These terms aren't yet universally used. Your doctor may still use the term tendinitis or … pain during work, play, or daily activities: Strengthen your wrist, arm, shoulder, and back muscles to help protect …
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… learning how to communicate, make eye contact and recognize your voice. Your baby’s physical development can be rapid. Providing … supports optimal and healthy development. Parents and caregivers can use the Four M's of Screen Time as guidance …
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… and dementia . Normally, the "feel" and "express" parts of your brain work together. But with PBA, the expressive part of your brain can trigger behaviour on its own. Laughing or … usual relief after crying or laughing. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose PBA based on your symptoms and …
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… may help you feel better and relieve stress. It also keeps your heart, lungs, and muscles strong and helps you feel less tired. It also may improve your immune system, which can help you fight infection. Be sure to talk with your doctor before you start an exercise program, especially …
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… Matter On this page: Overview Overview Looking at events in your life, your relationships, and your feelings can often help you figure out things that may …
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… an Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview When your child injures his or her genital area, the pain can be … A visit to a health professional is usually required if your child: Is unable to urinate. Has increasing trouble … such as landing on a bar, or car accidents. A blow to your child's back may injure a ureter or kidney. Sexual …
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… Information Overview Pregnancy starts a new phase of your relationship with your partner. You can expect a natural shift in roles. It's … you will have less time to pay attention to each other. And your expectations of each other may change. If this is your