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… strong Build a healthy immune system Prevent chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood … sugar or saturated fat can increase your risk of chronic disease. Limit the following nutrients: Sodium Too much … can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much sodium. The main source …
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… Virus) Infection Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005). Updated U.S. Public Health Services … & Peter Shalit MD, PhD - Internal Medicine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005). Updated U.S. Public …
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… infection, or that you have been vaccinated against the disease. Rubella (also called German measles or 3-day … with the rubella virus during pregnancy can transmit the disease to the baby (fetus). And serious birth defects … cataracts and other eye problems, hearing loss, and heart disease. Miscarriage and stillbirth are also possible …
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… a history of stroke, a history of blood clots, liver disease, or heart disease, you may not be able to use combined hormonal … methods. Have any serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or migraine …
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… someone for them. Don't promise to keep it a secret. Self-injury is serious. Sometimes people who self-injure may also … When you're together, focus on your friend and not the self-injury. Have fun together. Do the things you like to do. For … to help your friend. One resource you could try is the Self-injury Outreach and Support website. Go to sioutreach.org to …
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… atonic or tonic seizures. These seizures can cause injury. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be caused by a variety … atonic or tonic seizures. These seizures can cause injury. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome may be caused by a variety …
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… They are usually only used after major surgery or a serious injury, such as a broken neck. Soft collars may be made from … Sometimes they can be helpful after a moderate neck injury. When they are used for this purpose, they are … They are usually only used after major surgery or a serious injury, such as a broken neck. Soft collars may be made from …
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… history, especially of: brain disorders (such as head injury, tumor, seizures) breathing problems (such as asthma, sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-COPD) kidney disease liver disease mental/mood disorders (such as …
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… failure), especially in people who have a history of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, or other risk factors for heart disease. If you notice any of the following symptoms, get … failure), especially in people who have a history of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, or other risk factors for …
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… and fibrillation in patients with structural heart disease. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 36(6): 822–836. … management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. Circulation , published … and fibrillation in patients with structural heart disease. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 36(6): 822–836. …
