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… Document Vietnamese Eating well and being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. Eating a variety of … eating includes taking time to eat and being aware of when you are hungry and full. Being mindful can help you … sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much sodium. The main …
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… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … in the small intestine and leaking of stool. Surgery may be needed if cancer cells are found during a biopsy . FAQs What … colitis for 8 years. The risk of colon cancer is highest when ulcerative colitis affects the entire colon rather than …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … work if sinusitis is caused by bacteria . But you may not need to take them. Most people get better even if they don't take antibiotics. Taking antibiotics too often or when you don't need them can be harmful. The medicine may …
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… An adult in the home doesn't make sure that a child's basic needs are met. Divorce or separation of parents. Having a … cause stress that can have long-term effects. What happens when a child has had ACEs? ACEs are common. By adulthood, … their risk for those things is higher. There are things you can do to reduce the effects of ACEs on a child. And …
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… Prevent Medical Errors On this page: Overview What You Can Do to Prevent Medical Errors Prevent Errors With … wrong meal while in the hospital, such as a regular meal when you need a salt-free meal. Getting the wrong medicine … is good news. Ask when and how you will get the results of tests or procedures. If you don't get them when you expect …
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… Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … family, friends, and others. They can also make you safer when you drive or when you work around your home. Hearing … You are more aware of sounds close to you. Your footsteps, heartbeat, or car motor may be much more noticeable. With …
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… that your kidneys may no longer be able to keep you alive. When your kidneys get to the point where they can no longer … renal disease affects your whole body. It can cause serious heart, bone, lung, blood, and brain problems. What causes … How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do regular blood tests to check on how you're doing. The tests help your …
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… On this page: Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Home Treatment … disorder. Any of these terms might still be used by you or your doctor to describe your condition. What causes … symptoms are severe, a parent may notice them as early as when a child is 12 months old. In most cases, parents first …
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… Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … you're 20 years old, because it's easier to take them out when the roots and bones of your teeth are softer and not … remove the teeth, and may close the gums with stitches, if needed. Your stitches will be removed after a few days, if …
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… Eating: Starting a Plan for Change Actionset Overview If you have decided to start a healthy eating plan, … becoming a healthier person. Keep these key points in mind: When you're trying to develop new habits—whether it's … foods that you thought you didn't like. Look over any lab tests you might have if you are following a special diet. …
