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… Osteoarthritis On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms … medicines and self-care. Self-care includes exercise and activity, staying at a healthy weight, putting ice or heat … or want to use. The doctor can tell you about the possible benefits and side effects of these treatments. Complementary …
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… precautions to avoid slips and falls, such as keeping your physical spaces dry and uncluttered Use the appropriate equipment for the activity, such as helmets and mouth guards Promote … Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? …
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… Kidney (Renal Cell) Cancer On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests … To see if you may have kidney cancer, your doctor may do a physical examination. Then your doctor may order one or more … doctor also may recommend a special diet. Get some physical activity every day, but do not get too tired. Keep doing the …
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… Get the facts Your options Have ACL surgery followed by a physical rehabilitation (rehab) program. Try rest, exercise, … Key points to remember Surgery may be done for most healthy adults of any age who want to keep up activities … and rehabilitation What is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Have ACL …
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… Plantar Fasciitis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … your symptoms are completely gone, gradually resume the activity that was causing pain. If you are an athlete, do … day your foot hurts most. How active you are. What types of physical activity you do. If you are an athlete, your doctor …
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… during your recovery. Recovery from major surgery has both physical and emotional aspects. How fast you recover physically will depend on your health before CABG surgery. You will probably have some … Monitoring your weight. Improving your heart and lung health. Attending cardiac rehabilitation. Making changes in …
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… Deep Vein Thrombosis On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … clots that might be blocking the flow. You will also have a physical examination, and the doctor will ask you questions about your past health. How is DVT treated? Treatment for DVT usually …
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… parts of the province. Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. Learn more about … access to cooler spaces and take steps to ensure you limit physical activity in the heat. Check on older or vulnerable people …
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… Binge Eating Disorder On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … eating disorder by asking about eating habits and past health. Your doctor may also ask about your mental health … and your body. If you're overweight, your doctor may do a physical examination to rule out problems that it can cause. …
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… new parents need two support networks - one focused on healthcare and one focused on personal needs like emotional … can help to ease your fears and frustrations. Sharing a healthy lifestyle before, during and after pregnancy is important. It’s also helpful if your partner shares in physical activities, attends appointments and classes and is …