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… does not easily move under the skin. These ganglions may be painful and may break open, increasing the risk of … does not easily move under the skin. These ganglions may be painful and may break open, increasing the risk of …
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… exposure to the ultraviolet light. Symptoms include: Eye pain. A feeling that something is in the eyes (foreign body … exposure to the ultraviolet light. Symptoms include: Eye pain. A feeling that something is in the eyes (foreign body …
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… about financial planning. Many communities offer free or low-cost classes. They can help you learn how to create a … financial planning and budgeting. Make a plan you can follow. Choose a plan that will help you reach your goals. But … sure it's realistic. Ask yourself if it's a plan you can follow for the long-term. For example, cutting your spending in …
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… may break open (rupture) during labour. Women who have a low transverse caesarean scar have a lower risk of rupturing than women who have a vertical … incision scar. About 5 out of 1,000 women (0.5%) with a low transverse scar have a uterine rupture during a trial of …
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… communities. Research shows harm reduction activities can: Reduce stigma Increase access to support programs, and health and social services Reduce sharing of substance use equipment Reduce hepatitis C … information about harm reduction and naloxone, see the following: HealthLinkBC File #102b Harm reduction for families, …
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… family activities a week. For ideas, see the suggestions below. Once a month, plan something special that involves … like a trip to the zoo, a day hike, or camping. Use a safe backpack, stroller, or bike trailer so that smaller children … family activities a week. For ideas, see the suggestions below. Once a month, plan something special that involves …
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… For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and … first day you quit, with increased oxygen in the blood and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, your risk … patch or gum Prescription medications that can help reduce cravings and symptoms of withdrawal Counselling and …
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… (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of … line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing. … (such as growing blind spot, vision loss) joint swelling/pain pain/discoloration of finger/toes cold hands/feet Get …
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… (bipolar disorder). It works to stabilize the mood and reduce extremes in behavior by restoring the balance of … (such as growing blind spot, vision loss) joint swelling/pain muscle weakness pain/discoloration of finger/toes cold … serious side effects, including: severe dizziness fainting slow/fast/irregular heartbeat shortness of breath seizures …