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… UV radiation is more intense closer to the equator and at higher altitudes. Be aware of that when you travel. Clouds, … Tanning Beds: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/keeping-bc-healthy-safe/pses-mpes/tanning-beds . Will sunscreen protect … it. Reapply the sunscreen after you have been swimming or sweating to keep it effective. Use a sunscreen approved by the …
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… One is just below your belly button. The other is lower on your abdomen. After this surgery, you will probably … and wound separation. Major problems include heavy blood loss, general anesthesia problems, organ injury during … One is just below your belly button. The other is lower on your abdomen. After this surgery, you will probably …
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… reaction. Allergy tests, such as skin prick tests or blood tests, can help you find out which types of insect … reaction, give yourself an epinephrine shot in your thigh muscle. Also take an oral antihistamine. Then call … into your wound. If you were stung in your arm or leg, lower it to slow the spread of venom. Then treat the insect …
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… or toxic metals in the body should be confirmed by testing blood and urine samples. What the hair sample contains is … dyes, hair sprays, permanents, and bleaches may raise or lower the levels of certain minerals in the hair. Also, the … dyes, hair sprays, permanents, and bleaches may raise or lower the levels of certain minerals in the hair. Also, the …
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… breath. Or see if you can feel the bump-bump of its heart beating against your hand. As you do this, take deep, steady … breath. Or see if you can feel the bump-bump of its heart beating against your hand. As you do this, take deep, steady …
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… activities that the person enjoyed in the past. Sleeping or eating more or less than usual. Having trouble thinking and … history and stressful life events. People may be at higher risk of suicide if they: Have attempted suicide … activities. Seeming angry, grumpy, anxious, or depressed. Eating or sleeping less or more than usual. Doing risky …
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… may be able to provide valuable feedback to the doctor treating the person having the seizure. Try to remember: How … person with diabetes has a seizure. A seizure occurs after eating poison or breathing fumes. The person complains of … may be able to provide valuable feedback to the doctor treating the person having the seizure. Try to remember: How …
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… recent change in my normal routine (for example, sleeping, eating, recent death of a loved one, divorce)? Health … help treat your condition. What do I need to change? How? Eating: Sleeping: Exercise: Other: What home treatment do I … recent change in my normal routine (for example, sleeping, eating, recent death of a loved one, divorce)? Health …
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… driving too fast. Using alcohol or drugs. Having changes in eating or sleeping patterns, such as eating less or sleeping more than usual. Not everyone who's … increased risk. Family history Children and teens may be at higher risk of suicide if they have: A family history of …
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… to the touch. The pain may get worse with activity or pressure. If the ganglion puts pressure on nearby nerves, you may have tingling in your … to the touch. The pain may get worse with activity or pressure. If the ganglion puts pressure on nearby nerves, …
