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Healthy eating
… Protein is found in many foods and is needed to keep you healthy. Your body uses protein to: Provide building blocks … and fruit also add small amounts of protein to your diet. Eating protein from a wide variety of food sources will help …
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… There is one seizure in a 24-hour period. The seizure lasts less than 15 minutes. The seizure affects the entire body, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … a lot faster than usual. The child has to take breaks from eating or talking to breathe. The nostrils flare or the …
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… causes that aren't completely understood. But building some healthy pregnancy habits—such as going to all of your doctor … preterm labour and give your baby the best chance to be healthy. Being pregnant with twins, triplets, or more … cramps. The baby has stopped moving or is moving much less than normal. Your doctor can tell you about kick …
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… a heart attack. Treatments include medicines, a heart-healthy lifestyle, angioplasty , and coronary artery bypass … a heart-healthy lifestyle. This includes quitting smoking, eating a heart-healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight, … was getting chest pain after I walked a few blocks, or even less if it was cold out. I thought it was just my lungs, but …
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… after exposure to the bacteria. Symptoms usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. … single-use towels. Always wash your hands: Before eating Before handling food Right after handling raw poultry … those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck their thumbs or …
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… Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood Sugar Actionset Overview If your child … meal or snack. Is more physically active than usual without eating enough food. Takes a medicine that can lower blood … adults use 15 grams of carbohydrate, children usually need less. For example, a child under 5 years old might only need …
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… Having pain or burning during urination or ejaculation. Less common symptoms of locally advanced prostate cancer may … make a treatment plan. Some people choose to focus on treating their symptoms instead of the cancer (observation). … when you first notice pain, before it becomes severe. Eat healthy food. If you do not feel like eating, try to eat …
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… be in the hospital for only 2 to 3 days. You will have less pain after surgery. That's because there is no large … be in the hospital for only 2 to 3 days. You will have less pain after surgery. That's because there is no large …
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… body needs nutrition to stay strong and help you live a healthy life. If you're unable to eat, or if you have an … tube works and how to avoid problems. Making tube feeding less of a mystery may help you make it a part of your daily … body needs nutrition to stay strong and help you live a healthy life. If you're unable to eat, or if you have an …
Medical tests
… and triglyceride numbers for adults Total cholesterol Less than 5.2 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) HDL cholesterol 1.6 mmol/L or higher LDL cholesterol Less than 2.6 mmol/L (less than 2.0 mmol/L for people at high risk for a heart …