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… risks of the disease? Ulcerative colitis can lower your quality of life. Frequent diarrhea and belly pain may force … have no problems after surgery. And most people say their quality of life is better. footnote 2 Proctocolectomy and … in a child. You may choose to have surgery to improve your quality of life, cure ulcerative colitis, or prevent the …
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… endurance, and flexibility and to maintain good health and quality of life. Risks As with any physical activity, people … endurance, and flexibility and to maintain good health and quality of life. Risks As with any physical activity, people …
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… needs. Uses Minoxidil solution and foam are used to help hair growth in the treatment of male pattern baldness. It is … used for baldness at the front of the scalp or receding hairline in men. The foam and 2 percent minoxidil solution is also used to help hair growth in women with thinning hair. Minoxidil belongs to …
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… motion to force blood out into your hands. Blow warm air onto cold hands. Tuck your hands inside clothing next to … motion to force blood out into your hands. Blow warm air onto cold hands. Tuck your hands inside clothing next to …
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… When you go outside, take a few deep breaths. How does the air feel? Warm or cold? Try to accept that feeling and not … When you go outside, take a few deep breaths. How does the air feel? Warm or cold? Try to accept that feeling and not …
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… levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for … reflects the impact of human activities on well water quality. How does nitrate get into well water? Decomposition … processes Motor vehicles Some de-icing agents used at airports How do I know if there is nitrate in my well water? …
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… very hard to breathe. You feel like you can't get enough air. You do not feel alert or cannot think clearly. Moderate … because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair. Neck exercises Stretching should make you feel a gentle … shoulders and lightly holding on to your thighs or your chair. Tilt your head toward your shoulder and hold for 15 to …
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… These numbers are estimates based on research studies. The quality of the evidence is high . footnote 2 footnote 3 … statins may raise the risk of diabetes in some people. The quality of this evidence is moderate . This risk seems to be … than others. The better the evidence is—the higher its quality—the more we can trust it. The information shown here …
