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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … and storage instructions. Foods heated in the microwave can have hot and cold patches. To make sure that microwaved …
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… aerobic exercise. It's one of the easiest ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Physical … to your doctor before starting an exercise program. If you have heart problems, your doctor may want to do tests to … your feet. Drink plenty of water. Take a bottle with you when you walk. Be safe, and know your surroundings. Walk in …
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… breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very important for you to get tested for … as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I … STIs, including HIV, before having sex without a condom. When should I get tested during pregnancy? Health experts in …
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… for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is … obstructive pulmonary disease management and how to help your clients get started with exercise. This course is free but does require you to register to obtain access. Physical activity in the …
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… physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different … to a small amount of the alcohol that passes into your milk when you drink. Alcohol can also impact the taste and reduce … of milk available to your baby This can affect your baby's sleep-wake pattern, your milk letdown, the amount of milk …
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… if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I want addressed during this appointment? Do I have any new symptoms? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, include how … been a recent change in my normal routine (for example, sleeping, eating, recent death of a loved one, or divorce)? …
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… Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy On this page: … baby move from head-down to feet-down, or even sideways. When and how often babies move After 18 to 20 weeks, you may … and noise of daytime hours to be soothing. So they often sleep during the day and are awake at night. Starting at …
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… is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles … or a CT scan . How is Bell's palsy treated? Most people who have Bell's palsy recover completely, without treatment, in … to use drops during the day and ointment at night while you sleep. Ask your doctor how often to use the drops. Use clear …
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… spinal injury. What causes it? Autonomic dysreflexia occurs when your body reacts to pain or pressure below your spinal cord … bowel. Check your skin for red spots that mean you might have a pressure injury. If you can, check your blood …
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… that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this medication is suddenly stopped. Also, if you … nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, unusual dreams, or headache may occur. If any of …
