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… heat faster than it can cool itself down. Heat-related illnesses can almost always be prevented. Heat-related … builds up indoors and can become dangerous. Heat-related illnesses can also occur in your workplace if you work … alone or who are socially isolated People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory …
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… Ashkenazi Jewish Genetic Panel (AJGP) On this page: What Is an Ashkenazi Jewish … testing can show if a person carries genes for these conditions (called carrier testing). Testing may be … If you find out you are a carrier of one of these genetic conditions, other members of your family (such as your …
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… Lung and Respiratory Conditions Last updated December 27, 2022 Symptoms These are some of the common symptoms of respiratory illnesses. Chest Problems Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, … Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and respiratory conditions: Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory Distress …
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… For persons with chronic conditions Overview Find easy-to-understand information on … activity for general health and different types of chronic conditions. Access helpful information on taking steps … health care professionals and persons with chronic conditions to make sure they are understandable and useful. …
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… Bowel and gastrointestinal conditions Last updated June 1, 2021 Learn about common bowel and gastrointestinal conditions in this section. Abdominal fullness or bloating … diarrhea Rectal problems … Bowel and gastrointestinal conditions …
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… Persons with metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected … and diabetes increase the risk of developing other health conditions: Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, …
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… Conditions Related to Dyslexia On this page: Overview … with other learning or emotional problems. Some of the conditions associated with dyslexia may be the result of the … have ADHD . But dyslexia and ADHD are two very different conditions: one does not cause the other. Impairments in …
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… Persons with cardiovascular conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Cardiovascular … videos that give information about exercising with heart conditions. Cardiac Rehabilitation: Physical Activity … of handouts on physical activity for various chronic conditions, including atrial fibrillation, heart failure, …
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… Persons with lung conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Chronic obstructive … of handouts on physical activity for various chronic conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive … and available in English and Spanish. … Persons with lung conditions …
