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Do I Have Depression

… may have major depression if you have at least five of the symptoms listed below for 2 weeks or longer and one of the symptoms is either sadness or loss of interest. You may: … You have thoughts of death or suicide. If you have fewer symptoms, you may still be depressed and need treatment. No …
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Comparing Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

… share some similar characteristics, but each has different symptoms and requires different treatment. So an accurate … and rheumatoid arthritis is the cause behind the joint symptoms. Osteoarthritis is caused by mechanical wear and … rapid, over weeks to months Slow, over years Joint symptoms Joints are painful, swollen, and stiff. Joints ache …
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Asthma Action Plan Yellow Zone

… An asthma action plan is based on zones defined by your symptoms or your peak flow , or both. It tells you what to do if you have a sudden increase in your asthma symptoms ( asthma attack ). The yellow zone may mean that … attack or that your medicine needs to be increased. When symptoms are present, they may be mild to moderate, or they …
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GERD Esophageal Erosion and Ulcers

… to 3 hours before you lie down. Avoid foods that make your symptoms worse. These may include chocolate, mint, alcohol, … them, such as tea, coffee, colas, or energy drinks. If your symptoms are worse after you eat a certain food, you may want to stop eating it to see if your symptoms get better. Do not smoke or chew tobacco. Smoking …
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Asbestos in drinking water

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Information and resources on cancer for health care professionals

Healthy eating

Finding reliable healthy eating information on the internet

… BC www.healthlinkbc.ca – Get medically approved non-emergency health information. … Finding reliable healthy …
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Physical activity definitions

Medical tests

Facial X-Ray

… low compared with the benefits of the test. Results In an emergency, the doctor can see the initial results of a … low compared with the benefits of the test. Results In an emergency, the doctor can see the initial results of a …
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Keeping Track of Medicines

… change. Make sure family members have copies in case of an emergency. Know what each medicine is for and what side … change. Make sure family members have copies in case of an emergency. Know what each medicine is for and what side …