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When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re pregnant for …
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… Physical activity when planning a pregnancy Last updated August 2, 2013 … day is incredibly beneficial for health, especially when you're planning a pregnancy. Research shows that just 30 … pressure and cholesterol levels and reducing your risk of heart attack increase resistance to disease, including adult …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview … or you already have conditions such as arthritis or heart disease. Being more active will help you feel better. … a full range of motion. This helps increase flexibility. When you stay flexible, regular physical activity and daily …
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… Body Fluids Tests On this page: Test Overview How It Is Done Results … fluid in the sac (pericardium) that surrounds the heart. Pleural fluid in the space between the membranes that … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Lung Function Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … medicine, it may cause you to shake or may increase your heart rate. If you feel any chest pain or discomfort, tell … expiratory flow (PEF) How much air you can quickly exhale when you try your hardest. Lower Maximum voluntary …
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… Antibody Tests for Lupus On this page: Overview … of the baby being born with neonatal lupus syndrome or a heart defect called congenital heart block. High titres of … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Staying Safe: If You Are in a Violent Relationship On this page: Overview … ammunition, knives, and any other weapons, unless hiding them creates an unsafe situation for you. If hiding the … try to make them hard to find or use. Go to a safe room when an argument occurs. Avoid rooms with no exits, such as …
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… Thyroid Hormone Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … gland is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies in front of your windpipe (trachea), just below your voice box (larynx). … If you are taking thyroid medicines, tell your doctor when you took your last dose. You may need to stop taking …
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Heart Failure: Eating a Healthy Diet On this page: Overview … followed. Medicine and diet therapy are most effective when used together in the treatment of heart failure. Taking your medicines and following the diet your doctor has …
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… Rethink How You Respond to Stress On this page: Getting Started Getting … Taste the flavour. Practice ways to relieve stress at times when you're not stressed. This can help turn it into a habit, so you can rely on it when you need it. Depending on how much time you have, here are a few …