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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last … Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … vegetables, fruits, whole grains and plant-based proteins What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose …
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… Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download … If you are spending more time outdoors, you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites or extreme … let bugs stop you from enjoying the warm weather. Learn what you can do to prevent being bitten or stung: Insect …
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… Modify Recipes for a Heart-Healthy Diet On this page: Overview Overview You don't have to abandon all your favourite recipes to eat healthier. Several small … to your current recipes can often greatly lower the saturated fat and sodium in your diet. These small changes can …
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… Parkinson's Disease: Modifying Your Activities and Your Home On this page: Overview … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) for Heart Failure On this page: Overview … A ventricular assist device (VAD) helps pump blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It's used when your … along with other heart failure treatments like medicines. What are the benefits of having a VAD? A ventricular assist …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Decision Point You may … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … may also put you at long-term risk for osteoporosis and heart disease. footnote 5 The menopause symptoms after this …
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… Staying with your baby Last updated August 9, 2013 Download PDF: Document … as soon as possible. Here are some tips for ensuring your baby's first feeding is uninterrupted: Don't be too eager to know your baby's birth weight. He may breastfeed better if you …
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… Bonding With Your Newborn On this page: Overview … Overview You naturally develop an emotional bond with your newborn simply by spending time together, being … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… Caring for your teen Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview Parenting a … with their affections, argumentative and even hurtful. Show your teen unconditional love and support during this time. Supporting your teen Read advice on helping your child get through …
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… Planning your delivery Last updated November 28, 2024 Overview If you … may want to develop a plan about where and how to deliver your baby. You can consider who you want to have at the … It can also be helpful to take childbirth classes during your pregnancy. This will help you prepare for labour. …
