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… Testicular Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens … and protein. Try to eat your main meal early. Get some physical activity every day, but do not get too tired. Get enough …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles … cost of the vaccine. Check with your provider. What are the benefits of the shingles vaccine? The shingles vaccine is …
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… in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … starts with questions about the child's past health, plus a physical examination. The examination includes a simple test … can be harmful. Ask your doctor about what type of daily activity is safe for your child. Learn more Scoliosis: …
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… advice on how to provide the care your baby needs for a healthy start. Premature infants If your baby is born more … blood? Umbilical cord blood donation and private banking Physical care Babies require delicate care during the first … have your baby circumcised. Circumcision has both risks and benefits. Learn more: Circumcision Circumcision: Should I …
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… Problems After Delivery of Your Baby On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … breathing). It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to … Caring for a new baby, loss of sleep, and the normal physical changes as your body returns to its non-pregnant …
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… Menopause and Perimenopause On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When To Call … try to lose a little weight. In addition to overall health benefits, weight loss may reduce hot flashes. Pay attention … and Unstable Angina Hysterectomy Osteoporosis Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Current as of: August 2, …
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… How to Exercise Safely Last updated June 1, 2021 Being more physically active can help you feel better, deal with stress … outdoors Assessing your readiness Fill out the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) . If … Readiness Medical Examination (ePARmed-X+) . Ask your health care provider or qualified exercise professional …
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… Milestones usually are grouped into five major areas: physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social … in reading books. For some children, it's a favourite activity. Are still working on spelling and grammar in their … Peer Pressure Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… control your blood sugar, you decrease your risk for other health problems caused by diabetes, such as eye problems, … disease, and nerve damage. Losing weight and increasing activity, along with taking diabetes medicine other than … sugar by eating something that contains sugar. What are the benefits of using insulin? Insulin is the most effective …
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… Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … and over-the-counter drugs. Your doctor will also do a physical examination and ask if you have a history of … a new kidney (transplant). Both treatments have risks and benefits. Talk with your doctor to decide which is best for …
