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Wellbeing

… life. Social connections Healthy mind Committing to life-long learning is one way you can maintain a healthy brain. … react quickly. But if stress happens too often or lasts too long, it can cause health problems. Anxiety Experiencing …

Ambulatory Electrocardiogram EKG

… the type of pattern they produce, how often they occur, how long they last, and whether they occur at the same time you … that allows you to). Then write down the exact time and how long the symptom lasts. For example, you might write: "12:30 … the type of pattern they produce, how often they occur, how long they last, and whether they occur at the same time you …

Chemical Peel

… results. But they also have higher risks and have a longer healing time than light or medium peels. Before the … important. This care can speed healing, help results last longer, prevent infection, and avoid colour changes in the … Medium peels are used to treat mild to moderate wrinkles, long-term sun damage, pigment changes, and precancerous …

Hammer Claw and Mallet Toes

… If a shoe forces a toe to stay in a bent position for too long, the muscles tighten and the tendons shorten, or … it down. Hold for several seconds. You should feel a long, slow, gentle pull. Work on one joint at a time. Do … If a shoe forces a toe to stay in a bent position for too long, the muscles tighten and the tendons shorten, or …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… a trip plan. Tell others where you are going and for how long. Visit www.adventuresmart.ca/the-three-ts/#tripplanning … skin and clothing. Wear loose fitting, light coloured, long-sleeved shirts and pants especially at dawn or dusk …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… as contraceptive sponges or diaphragms in the vagina too long. Bacteria can thrive and then spread from the vagina to … The potential complications from PID can include: Long lasting pelvic pain Trouble getting pregnant …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… or a chronic respiratory infection Eat very slowly (longer than 30 minutes) or leave meals uneaten Avoid or … Best Practices for Nutrition, Food service and Dining in Long Term Care Homes at … 019-Best-Practices-for-Nutrition,-Food-Service-and-Dining-in-Long-Term-Care-LTC-Homes.pdf (PDF, 4.4 MB) Standard names …

The pregnant traveller

… infants Pack comfortable, loose fitting clothes, including long sleeve shirts, pants, closed-toe walking shoes, … or cramping Vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration that lasts a long time Fever Severe headache, visual problems, or pink …

Tuberculosis TB

… with someone with untreated TB disease of the lungs for a long period of time and needs to breathe in TB germs for … of the lungs include cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum … people. A combination of pills is used for 6 months or longer. It is important to take all the pills you received, …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… in some automobile headlights. These objects are safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health … depends on how much mercury vapour you inhale, and for how long. When you inhale large amounts of mercury vapour over a … is unlikely to cause symptoms. However, when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, …