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… a brain aneurysm or to suffer a subarachnoid hemorrhage. High blood pressure. The risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage is greater in people who have a history of high blood pressure . Smoking. The use of cigarettes may … drugs, such as cocaine, or drink a lot of alcohol have a higher risk of a brain aneurysm. What are the symptoms? Most …
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… Dawn Phenomenon and the Somogyi Effect Diabetes-Related High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) … Hyperthyroidism Subclinical Hypothyroidism Symptoms of High Blood Sugar Testosterone Thyroid Cancer Thyroid Hormone … a Care Plan for School Diabetes in Children: Preventing High Blood Sugar Diabetes in Children: Treating Low Blood …
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… The vaccine is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of meningococcal disease, including those who … bacteria Military personnel Those living or travelling in a high risk area for meningococcal disease For information on high risk travel areas contact a travel clinic. The vaccine …
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… small amounts of food more often and choose foods that are higher in calories. Here are some examples of nutritious … Nuts, seeds and their butters 2% or 3.25% whole milk, high fat yogurt and cheese Yogurt smoothies and meal … might need a multivitamin/mineral supplement. Do not take high doses of any vitamin or mineral, especially iron and …
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… If your shadow is shorter than you, then UV exposure is high. Wear protective clothing. This can include: … that doesn't wash out. Wear sunscreen, with an SPF of 30 or higher, every day. This includes summer and winter, on both … lip balm. Use lip balm or cream that has an SPF of 30 or higher to protect your lips from getting sunburned. Wear …
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… walk or do an activity such as housework. Sit down (on a high stool) as often as you can when you get dressed, do … long-handled grabbers or other tools to reach items on a high shelf or to pick up things off the floor. Use … sit down while you shave or put on makeup. Sit down (on a high stool) as often as you can when you get dressed. Wear …
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… You may go home the same day. This procedure can help some high-risk pregnancies last longer. But it also has risks. It … lasts until term or close to term. Cerclage can help some high-risk pregnancies last longer. For people who have had a … You may go home the same day. This procedure can help some high-risk pregnancies last longer. But it also has risks. It …
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… are often washed and concentrated. This means that only highly active, healthy sperm are chosen. These sperm are … (conceiving more than one fetus). Multiple pregnancy is high-risk for mother and fetuses. Insemination procedures … is used together with insemination. There may be a higher risk of birth defects for babies conceived by certain …
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… Information Overview Why is fibre important? Eating a diet high in fibre is thought to help prevent constipation and … the actual fibre content. Drink plenty of water every day. High-fibre diets need lots of water to work properly. If … content . … Overview Why is fibre important? Eating a diet high in fibre is thought to help prevent constipation and …
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… Vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza (such as young … and those able to transmit or spread influenza to those at high risk. It is also recommended for children and adults …
