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… of making choices every day. One day I might decide to eat more than another day, and that's okay, as long as I'm … calories on. Maggie also advises that you exercise a little more on days when you know that you are going out to eat or … of making choices every day. One day I might decide to eat more than another day, and that's okay, as long as I'm …
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… levels. For example, LDL cholesterol might be 4.0 mmol/L or more for a child or 4.5 mmol/L or more for an adult. footnote 1 A family history of high … levels. For example, LDL cholesterol might be 4.0 mmol/L or more for a child or 4.5 mmol/L or more for an adult. …
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… culture, the usual response is to feed the baby more often. This increases the  amount of milk  the you … birth, your breasts may become a little smaller and feel more 'normal'. If this happens when your baby is going …
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… times is not recommended. It is normal for a baby to feed more often at certain times. Your baby’s frequent suckling … . You can also visit the Health Canada website to find more information. Useful resources Breastfeeding …
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… people in Canada or the United States to get rabies. It is more common in developing nations. What causes it? People … or weakness, or strange behaviour. Later, symptoms become more serious and can include restlessness, paralysis,  … America. Contact your doctor or public health unit for more information. Animal and Human Bites …
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… crack in the bone to the bone being broken into two or more pieces that no longer line up correctly. What causes a … noticed a snap or pop at the time of injury. There may be swelling and bruising. The toe may also be in a different … is, and how bad the break is. Medical treatment is needed more often for a broken big toe than for the other toes. If …
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… If your seat angles down from front to back, create a more horizontal surface to sit on with a travel cushion or … tense as you walk. Comfortable sleeping positions To be more comfortable while you sleep, support your body so that … mattress, you may find that switching to a firmer one is more comfortable for your back. Current as of: …
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… go away but then return a few days later. You may have a more serious injury if you have: Severe pain in your neck. … are no broken bones in your neck. You may also need an imaging test such as an MRI or CT scan to look for other … can probably buy one at a drugstore. Do not wear the collar more than 2 or 3 days unless your doctor tells you to do so. …
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… coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread to other areas of the body in people … Talk with your doctor if your symptoms are severe or last more than a few weeks, or if you have a weak immune system … doctors may prescribe antifungal medicines. People who are more likely to have the disease spread to other areas of the …
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… The delay results in bothersome symptoms that may become more severe over time. Bezoar is a fairly rare condition … vomiting (antiemetics). Medicine to help the stomach empty more quickly (motility agents), such as metoclopramide (for … At first, you may need to try a different medicine or take more than one medicine. Surgery to place a feeding tube in …