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… Wellbeing Last updated November 29, 2023 On this page: Mindfulness Connection Healthy mind Featured resources … across B.C., please visit HelpStartsHere.gov.bc.ca , managed by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. You … Featured resources Mental wellness supports for every age and stage Mental wellness needs may change as you go …
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… Myths and Facts About Depression On this page: Overview Overview People's ideas … Myth Fact "Depression isn't real." "It's something in your head." "It's being lazy." Depression is a mental illness. … Myth Fact "Depression isn't real." "It's something in your head." "It's being lazy." Depression is a mental illness. …
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… Toddlers' language development from 12-18 months Last updated August 10, … child will babble constantly. It's part of learning language. And more words will come. Learn what else you can … “all gone.” Uses "no" correctly, often with a shake of her head. Forms questions by making his voice rise at the end of …
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… Snoring On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … alcohol and sedatives before bed. Quit smoking. Raise the head of your bed 10 cm (4 in.) to 15 cm (6 in.) by putting … Information Insomnia Sleep Apnea Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Citations Knutson KL, et al. (2009). …
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… combine nicotine replacement products. People younger than age 18 can't buy the over-the-counter products, but a doctor … sleeping. Some people also have side effects such as headaches and dizziness. Champix may be linked with a small … use bupropion. The risk increases if you have had a head injury or seizures. Tell your doctor about all the medicines …
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… Lumbar Spinal Fusion (Arthrodesis) On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … fusion is often needed to keep the spine stable after injury, infection, or a tumour. In general, studies don't … clots that may also lead to pulmonary embolism . Nerve injury. Graft rejection. Infection. Excessive bleeding. …
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… Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It … is not known. Surgery that's done right away after the injury has been linked with increased fibrous tissue leading … range of motion and regain strength shortly after the injury. In adults, age isn't a factor in surgery, but your …
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… Pleurisy On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … the pleural cavity from a hole in a lung (pneumothorax), injury to the chest (such as a broken rib), tuberculosis or … may or may not have common viral symptoms, such as fever, headache, and muscle aches. The inflammation of the pleura …
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… is toxic and the thermometer could break. Over the forehead (temporal artery method) Non-contact infrared … use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age 5, the most common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear or, if …
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… Thyroid Nodules On this page: … You are more likely to develop a thyroid nodule if: You are older. Thyroid nodules are more common in older people. You … environmental radiation or past radiation treatment to your head, neck, and chest (especially during childhood) …
