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… Handling respiratory illnesses Last updated April 22, 2024 Download PDF: Document … a decision to seek care Common lung disease and respiratory conditions How can I prevent respiratory illnesses? … Broken bones, or suspected broken bones Stroke or heart attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early …
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… Digestive conditions Last updated December 12, 2024 Overview Digestive … bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux and constipation. Learn about healthy eating advice for these and other digestive … habits can help reduce symptoms of GERD: GERD: Controlling heartburn by changing your habits Inflammatory bowel disease …
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… Statins: Should I Take Them to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Decision Point You may want to have … stroke. Don't take a statin. Try to lower your risk with healthy lifestyle habits alone. Is this decision for you? … you. Statins are strongly recommended for people with these conditions. Key points to remember Statins can help prevent …
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… Persons with stroke Last updated February 1, 2024 A stroke happens when … brain works (cognition) Quality of life To experience the health benefits of physical activity, experts recommend the … health benefits. Useful resources Exercise after Stroke (Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canada) On this …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … fever is the body's normal reaction to infection and other conditions, both minor and serious. Heat-related illnesses … Some medicines decrease the amount of blood pumped by the heart (cardiac output) and limit blood flow to the skin, so …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … heat faster than it can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related … urine production or urine that is very dark Increasing heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Fever, particularly …
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… Hemorrhagic Stroke On this page: Overview Overview A … Stroke Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … and Rehabilitation Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Information and resources on metabolic conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, among others. Diabetes also increases the …
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… ate, how much of the toxin you ingested, and your general health. The condition is typically over in a few days. But … Handling Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Family Medicine Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
