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… is Tuberculosis? Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when … #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can … when a person’s immune system is weakened. This is because the immune system is what keeps the TB germs in a …
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… Heart Failure On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What … that your heart isn't pumping as well as it should. Because your heart cannot pump well, your body tries to make up … doctors call the disease congestive heart failure. What causes it? Any problem that damages your heart or affects how …
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… don't treat your depression, it could harm your baby, because people who are depressed can have a hard time caring for … likely to suffer from postpartum depression , which can cause serious problems for both you and your newborn. If you … depression before you got pregnant, stopping now could cause your symptoms to come back. Also, quitting …
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… for specialized groups like older adults or pregnant people Use the Find a Dietitian tool to search for a dietitian in a …
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… Managing emotional changes during pregnancy to learn more. Useful resources BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre …
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… falls: Exercises for strength and balance Elder abuse Learn about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it: Elder abuse Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults …
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… physically prepared and strong enough for. Activities that use your child’s own body weight in short bursts – like … activity is meant to be fun, rather than criticism, abuse or shouting. Try to keep your child away from any of …
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… school - Actively participate in making lunch, or help younger siblings get ready for school Do some body wake-up … school bus home Get dropped a few blocks from your house and walk the rest of the way After School, before or … an active day, try to fit in one more activity before bed Useful resources Physical activity tips for children …
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… she was small. Show your toddler photos of when she was younger, and answer any questions she may have. These … of attachment, but these separations must be handled well Useful resources Effective parenting and disciplining …