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… more soy protein Foods with soy protein include soy beverage, tofu, soy nuts, soybeans and soy-based textured … To increase foods with soy protein: Try using soy beverage in your latte, smoothie or cereal Add soft tofu to … Translation services are available in more than 130 languages Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with …
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… blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart … from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian diet include: Breads, crackers, muffins, … salads, frozen appetizers and entrees Deli meats, sausages, canned meats, chicken wings, burgers, meatballs …
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… your child may wake up more frequently at night. The stages of child development described here are guidelines … first steps and walks alone, between 8 and 18 months of age Enjoys crawling and walking Loves getting a lot of … Shows affection openly, such as hugging Uses social language, such as please and thank you Copies adult behaviours …
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… as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People may …
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… Depression Screening On this page: Screening Overview Screening in Children and Teens … And depression is very common. It affects people of all ages. Your doctor may ask you about such things as: Feelings … And depression is very common. It affects people of all ages. Your doctor may ask you about such things as: Feelings …
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… Hair Analysis On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … bleaches, and permanents. Information about your age, height, weight, sex, and whether you smoke may also be … bleaches, and permanents. Information about your age, height, weight, sex, and whether you smoke may also be …
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… Acute Kidney Injury On this page: … in the body (dehydration) also can harm the kidneys. Damage from some poisons, infections, and medicines such as … diseases, including lupus and scleroderma . A sudden blockage that stops urine from flowing out of the kidneys. Kidney …
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… Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … To Expect When you wake up from surgery, you will have bandages over the surgery sites. You may wear a special bra that holds your bandages in place. You may have drainage tubes to collect fluid …
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… Homocysteine On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … is removed. Put pressure on the site and then put on a bandage. How It Feels The blood sample is taken from a vein in … levels are normally higher in men than in women. Age. Homocysteine levels get higher as you get older. Low …
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… Albumin Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … amount of albumin in the urine. But when the kidneys are damaged, abnormal amounts of albumin leak into the urine. This … Albuminuria is most often caused by kidney damage from diabetes . But many other conditions can lead to …