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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … injury and can be fatal. Due to his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving … the vaccine than to get the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines are very …
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… fewer leftover calories to store as fat. Basal metabolic rate (BMR) , which is how much energy you burn when you are … as well as fat. Muscle increases your resting metabolic rate, so losing too much muscle reduces metabolism. Fever … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… A change in appetite. Feeling nervous or on edge. Sexual problems in teens. (These may include erection problems or … you should be aware of them. Watch for: Chest pain or the heart beating fast or irregularly (palpitations). Allergic … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… spinal injury. A stuffy nose. Nausea. A slow or very fast heart rate. Goose bumps below the level of spinal injury. Cold, … . An overfull bowel or constipation. Gastrointestinal problems such as gallstones , stomach ulcers, or gastritis . …
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… you look and feel your best and lowers your risk for a heart attack, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and some … To feel your best, you need at least 2½ hours of moderate activity a week. Brisk walking is an example. But any … as well as your body as you think about what your next move should be. Mountain biking requires you to pay close …
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… hormone (TSH) blood test is used to check for thyroid gland problems. TSH is produced when the hypothalamus releases a … ) can cause symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heart rate, nervousness, diarrhea, a feeling of being too hot, or …
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… Is Huntington Disease? What Is the Test? Is the Test Accurate? Should You Be Tested? What Is Huntington Disease? Huntington … Huntington disease can cause personality changes, behaviour problems, and memory loss. Symptoms usually develop after …
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… Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle problems. What are the symptoms? With most ankle sprains, … ankle. Elevation. Raise your ankle above the level of your heart for 2 to 3 hours a day if you can. This can decrease … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… and other circadian rhythms . Lack of light may also cause problems with serotonin, a brain chemical that affects mood. … or you may gain weight. You may eat more and crave carbohydrates , such as bread and pasta. You may also have trouble … and feel less depressed. But any activities that raise your heart rate—including daily chores—can help, especially if …
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… have a history of low blood flow to vessels that supply the heart, known as “cardiac ischemia” or “cardiac artery … breast milk to the baby during breastfeeding and cause problems for the baby. These problems may include drowsiness … in their lifetime will become dependent on cannabis. This rate increases to 16% for people who start using cannabis as …
