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Thyroid Hormones

… little thyroid hormone slows things down. They: Control the rate at which your body burns calories (your metabolism). … you gain or lose weight. Can slow down or speed up your heartbeat. Can raise or lower your body temperature. Change how fast food moves through your digestive tract. Affect muscle …

Episiotomy vacuum and forceps during labour and birth

… is exhausted and unable to push effectively The fetal heart rate slows, showing signs of stress Forceps Forceps are … is exhausted and unable to push effectively The fetal heart rate slows, showing signs of stress The position of …

Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat

… spread heat throughout your home Keep your body cool and hydrated Drink plenty of water and other fluids (about 3-4 … illness include: Irritability Thirst or dry mouth Fast heart rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy …

Decision Points About Treatments and Other Health Issues

… to Stop Driving? Hearing Loss: Should I Get a Hearing Aid? Heart Failure: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)? Heart Failure: Should I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac … Heart Problems: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get an ICD? Heart Rate Problems: …

Stress Management Breathing Exercises for Relaxation

… things that happen when you are stressed, such as increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, all decrease as you …

Jeremys Story Focusing on Eating Habits

… game. He decided to change his eating habits. Cutting out fast food The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants. Jeremy used to eat fast food as often … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …

Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight

… from birth, this may be his or her healthy size and growth rate. He or she may simply be bigger than other children of … to help people determine health risks, ideal weight, target heart rate, and more. Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's … to help people determine health risks, ideal weight, target heart rate, and more. Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's …

Physical activity while living with a disability

… weight Reduce the risk of certain diseases - including heart disease, hypertension, some forms of cancer and … for working with people with disabilities Uses an adapted heart-rate formula to measure and monitor your heart rate to allow …

Chest Problems

… Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Chest pain and heart attack Chest discomfort or pain may be a key warning … shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A fast or irregular heartbeat. Chest discomfort or pain that … Respiratory problem No Respiratory problem Do you have moderate or severe belly pain? This is not the cramping type of …

Sotalol - Oral

… Although sotalol is effective for treating certain types of fast/irregular heartbeats, it can rarely cause a new serious abnormal heart … Sotalol helps to lessen these symptoms. It slows the heart rate and helps the heart to beat more normally and …