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… Decompressive Laminectomy for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis On this page: Surgery Overview What To … changes in the spine. It also is done to treat other conditions, such as injuries to the spine, herniated discs , … 2 to 4 weeks to return to work. But if your job requires physical labour, it may take 4 to 8 weeks. Why It Is Done …
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Physical Activity for Children and Teens On this page: How Exercise … sports. Feel, think, and sleep better. Reach and stay at a healthy weight. Build lean muscle. Lower their risk for … Any repeated movement or impact can cause an overuse injury. These injuries can cause pain or soreness, …
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… The Three Types of Physical Activity On this page: Overview Overview … of physical activity that can help you get fit and stay healthy include: Aerobic or "cardio" activities . These make …
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Physical Activity for Weight Loss On this page: Overview … fitness, see the topic Fitness . Binge Eating Disorder Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Obesity Weight Management Current …
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Physical activity and disease prevention Last updated June … level, we try to avoid getting a disease by leading a healthy lifestyle. This can include physical activity, good … complications, and restoring function. This is done by treating the disease and providing rehabilitation. The …
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… Health benefits of physical activity Last updated January 7, 2025 Being physically …   The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines outline what a healthy 24 hours looks like for people of all ages when it …
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Healthy Eating for Canadians On this page: Overview Overview To stay at a healthy weight and prevent disease, Canada's Food Guide … People who are pregnant. People with certain health conditions. Small children. Fitness: …
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… Heart-Healthy Eating On this page: Overview Overview … is part of a heart-healthy lifestyle that includes regular activity and not smoking. A heart-healthy eating plan means … healthy weight by balancing the calories you eat with your physical activity. There are a few heart-healthy eating
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Physical activity tips for children Last updated November 5, 2013 … ways to promote and encourage the movement needed for healthy development. Here are some tips for fitting physical … younger siblings get ready for school Do some body wake-up exercises (push-ups, sit-ups, burpees or stretches) Dance to …
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… Fit Physical Activity Into the Workplace On this page: … their work schedules do not allow them time to become more physically active. But activity can be fit into many workplace situations. For …