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… or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … during years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the … symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: …
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… chance of being cured or living longer with their disease. Physical activity and cancer Cancer and its treatment often result in physical, emotional and social problems that impact quality …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … from getting worse. Wear compression stockings. Stay at a healthy weight. Prop up (elevate) your legs. Avoid long … leg injuries, or leg ulcers you've had in the past. Do a physical examination. The doctor will examine your legs and …
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… can be treated with counselling or medicine, or both. Healthy thinking also can help prevent or control depression. If you have thoughts of … you need to see your doctor or therapist right away. Healthy thinking can help with depression. But you may also …
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… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … reaction, continue to offer it regularly. This may help prevent a food allergy from developing What can I offer my …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Physical Rehabilitation … sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. What are the symptoms? With …
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… exercise. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, … or even a broken bone. Lifestyle habits that help promote healthy bones include weight-bearing exercises, stopping … or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness or clear vision until you …
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… Most people with Parkinson's disease can eat the same healthy, balanced diet recommended for anyone. This includes … about nutrition. Getting Enough Fibre Healthy Eating Parkinson's Disease Current as of: August 25, …
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… of a medicine, such as phenytoin (Dilantin). Other medical conditions and diseases, such as lupus , myalgic … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … breathing). It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to …
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… (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … a routine that works for your child Have healthy snacks, physical activity and periods of rest each day Try to spend … how angry you feel. Please tell me why you are so angry.” Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems …
