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… basics and to find your favourite way to cook. Sauté for fast flavour. slide 1 of 5 < Prev      Next > slide 1 of 5, Sauté for fast flavour., Sautéing may sound fancy, but it just means … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Last updated November 1, 2021 Canada has seen rising rates of obesity and diabetes: Obesity (body mass index ≥30 … non-traumatic amputation. Prediabetes refers to impaired fasting glucose, impaired glucose tolerance or a glycated …
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… score to check baby’s overall health. Baby’s placenta separates from the wall of the uterus and is pushed out through … and easy way to measure how healthy a baby is. The test rates five areas: the baby’s heart rate, breathing, muscle tone, reflexes, and skin …
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… right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps keep your heart beating normally and your nerves and muscles working … vary. You may have a heartbeat that is too slow or too fast or that feels like fluttering. You may have nausea, … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… arteries are the blood vessels that bring oxygen to the heart muscle. It may also be called percutaneous coronary … (PCI). Angioplasty helps blood flow more normally to the heart muscle. If you have coronary artery disease, it may be … to a recovery room or to the coronary care unit. Your heart rate and blood pressure will be closely monitored. The …
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… done with an electronic fetal monitor to check your baby's heart rate while resting and moving Tests usually performed at all … visits include: Blood pressure and pulse Urine test Fetal heart rate Measuring your abdomen to check your baby's …
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… These functions include skin temperature, muscle tension, heart rate, and blood pressure. It's done to improve a person's … help of the feedback monitor. Types of biofeedback include: Heart rate variability (HRV). This measures the time between …
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… Willebrand disease) who do not respond to or cannot tolerate desmopressin. Some products are used to prevent … slow injection into a vein as directed by your doctor. How fast you receive this medication depends on your dose and … Effects Flushing of the face, nausea, vomiting, and fast heartbeat may sometimes occur and can be lessened by giving …
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… is also called impaired glucose tolerance or impaired fasting glucose. Most people who get type 2 diabetes have … Limit the amount of unhealthy fat you eat, such as saturated fat and trans fat. Try to cut calories and limit … problems that you can get when you have diabetes, such as heart attack, stroke, and heart, eye, nerve, and kidney …
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… 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 …