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… 2 to 4 Years On this page: Overview Overview You can watch your child's behaviour to check for hearing loss. If you notice a change, your child might have hearing loss. Also, pay attention to the quality of your child's speech. Children must be able to hear well for …
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… a partner or friend Walk in the mall or in the halls of your apartment building Join a walking group - explore new … getting places Take the bus Car pool Have someone come to your home Unsuitable or uninteresting programs Check program … and private fitness clubs Use a book or video to start your own program Too busy providing care for others When …
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… Overview Overview Use this form to remind you when to take your medicines. Write the medicine's name in the column on … day. Post this sheet where you can see it, such as near your medicine cabinet or wherever you store your medicines. Bring it to your doctor appointments. And …
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… leafy green vegetables, and iron-fortified cereals in your diet. Iron from plant foods is not absorbed as well as … iron from meats. Eat foods that contain vitamin C to help your body absorb iron from a meal. Get plenty of calcium. If … beverage and cereals are often fortified with vitamin D. Your body can produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight on …
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… replacement when you do not have enough thyroid hormones in your blood (hypothyroidism). Depending on the cause of your hypothyroidism , you may need to take thyroid hormones for the rest of your life. Thyroid hormones are usually taken by mouth. How …
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… as you move forward through the divorce process. Educate yourself. Learn how divorce works in your province. Go to www.canada.ca/family-law to learn more … Plus, it can be cheaper, quicker, and less stressful. Put your children first (if you have children). This can be …
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… Overview When you have asthma, certain things can make your symptoms worse. These things are called triggers. Things that you're allergic to can trigger your asthma. They may include: Dust. Dust mites. These are … (like dandruff) from dogs and cats. Indoor mould. Pollen. Your asthma can be triggered by other things too, such as: …
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… Information Overview If you have seizures that change your awareness, consciousness, or muscle control, you may … driver's licence. The laws of the province you live in, not your doctor, decide whether you have the right to drive. Check with your provincial licensing agency about the requirements in …
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… During meals: Try to eat slowly and gradually. Do not allow yourself to get overwhelmed by the idea of eating a meal. … talking about the food you are eating or thinking about your weight gain worries. Resist the temptation to argue … to relax. Trust that people around you are there to support your recovery to health. Not everyone knows the best way to …
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… Information Overview The inability to move a part of your body (paralysis) as a result of a tick bite is a rare … Symptoms usually start 4 to 7 days after a tick attaches to your body. Symptoms of tick paralysis include: Tingling, … numbness, or loss of feeling or movement that starts in your hands or feet. Trouble swallowing or talking. Double …