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… You may have a lot of hair loss a few months after severe physical or emotional stress. This type of hair loss usually … you eat. You may not be getting enough nutrients from the foods you eat. This includes not getting enough calories, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… or violent (hitting someone, throwing or kicking something) Eating too much or too little or drinking a lot of coffee … to struggle with stress Getting enough sleep Eating healthy foods Not all positive coping responses will work for every …
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… to prevent them. For example, taking a medicine with food or at a certain time of day may help with side effects. … Constipation. Eat bran and other whole grain cereals and high-fibre fruits and vegetables, such as apples, prunes, … a headache. Loss of appetite. Try to eat more often. Have healthy snacks between meals. Include favourite foods at …
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… angioplasty. Lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and eating better could help you live longer. Angioplasty or … disease treated? Treatment for PAD is a combination of healthy lifestyle changes and medicines to ease symptoms and … you stop. Have a heart-healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise, and staying at a healthy
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… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be … for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and occupational therapies. A person with vCJD …
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… bowel movements. That's because they've been taught that a healthy person has a bowel movement every day. But this … of constipation. Outlet delay constipation is caused by: Physical disorders that cause loss of function. These … treatment includes things like drinking plenty of water; eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; and …
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… needs. There are different types of abuse and neglect. Physical abuse. This includes hitting, kicking, shaking, … doctor or call a local hospital for more information. Learn healthy ways to resolve conflicts and manage stress. If … so it can maintain some degree of order and sense. Eating disorders. Other emotional effects include: Low …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps … doctor, usually once daily in the morning with or without food. If you take this drug too close to bedtime, you may … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk for …
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… without diabetes. Each child will react differently during physical activity. Children who use insulin are at risk for low blood … important to do if it's a new activity. Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise Physical Activity
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… bacteria live in the intestine of infected persons and are highly infectious. What are the symptoms of shigellosis? The … bits of infected stool get into another person’s mouth, food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day … the washroom, changing diapers, and before handling or eating food. For more information on hand washing, see …