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… Preventing injuries Last updated January 7, 2025 Being physically … While physical activity has many health benefits, injuries and other adverse events can happen. The most common injuries affect the musculoskeletal system, which includes …
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… Persons with mental health conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 1 in 5 Canadians … population and are at a higher risk for developing medical conditions, such as diabetes. Getting enough physical … safe with physical activity. … Persons with mental health conditions …
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… gradually and keep your medical history or current medical conditions in mind. Avoid pushing yourself too hard. Spread …
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… Injury prevention Last updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many injuries are predictable and preventable. Awareness of common injuries and prevention tips will help keep you and your …
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… Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions On this page: What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very common for newborns to … your baby's doctor at the next visit. Not all newborn skin conditions need to be treated with lotions and creams. You …
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… Groin Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … Examples include a muscle strain in the groin or buttock. Avulsion fractures. This occurs when force causes a tendon … area. Pus draining from the area. A fever. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… Knee Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … is the most often injured ligament of the knee. Breaks ( fracture ) of the kneecap, lower portion of the femur, or … down the outside of the thigh (iliotibial band syndrome). Conditions that may cause knee problems Problems not …
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… Types of Chest Injuries On this page: Overview Overview … as can pressing down on or lying on the injured area. Minor injuries often do not require a visit to a doctor. Home treatment can relieve the pain and discomfort. Rib fracture An injury to the chest may break or crack a rib or …
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… of the facility and staff. If you aren't confident that conditions are sanitary, leave. Find out the inspection … systems , such as those who have long-lasting (chronic) illnesses. What Happens You may become ill with foodborne … ). Most people recover from these gastrointestinal illnesses at home in several days without medical treatment. …
