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… in your urine or semen. Deep and frequent pain in your lower back, belly, hip, or pelvis. These symptoms also 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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… Overview Most pregnancies after age 35 are healthy ones. But as you age beyond your mid-30s, some risks … other resources for support and decision-making. Having a healthy pregnancy Taking care of yourself is the best thing … and your baby. Get regular checkups, and eat a variety of healthy foods. Try to get regular exercise and plenty of …
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… The Registered Dietitians at HealthLink BC can answer your healthy eating and nutrition questions. They can: Provide education, … health professionals. They provide physical activity and healthy lifestyle education and guidance to all individuals, …
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… Travel during pregnancy generally is safe if you're healthy and not at risk for problems. The safest time to … any long car trips. Always wear your seat belt. Strap the lower belt across your lap, under your belly. Remove any … short walks at least every 2 hours. This helps increase the blood circulation in your legs and reduce bladder pressure. …
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… health care professional. This drug may also be used for high blood pressure. How To Use This medication is given by … doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). This drug can lower certain salt/mineral levels (such as sodium, …
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… touching their genitals). The chance of passing herpes is highest when there is an active outbreak (when sores or … Having a weakened immune system (e.g., chemotherapy, HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep … that may trigger an outbreak in some people. How can I lower my chance of passing or getting herpes? Condoms offer …
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… is used with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Controlling … dose(s) of your other diabetes medication(s) needs to be lowered. Drinking large quantities of alcohol, not getting … also lead to low blood sugar. Symptoms may include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, …
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… the ingredients: Agave syrup. Corn sweetener. Corn syrup. High-fructose corn syrup. Evaporated cane juice. Fruit juice … Syrup. Comparing Sugar Substitutes Healthy Eating Citations Government of Canada (2019). …
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… specific health needs. Uses Sildenafil is used to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It works by …
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… or pain that often starts in the upper belly just below the lower breastbone (sternum). This discomfort may spread in … or burning in the chest or upper belly, especially after eating. A person may describe this feeling as "gas." Other … may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, pepper, spicy foods, high-fat foods, or drinks with caffeine in them, such as …