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… and enjoy healthy foods. Be active. Help your children find physical activities and hobbies they enjoy. Limit daily … active. For example: Don't have sex until you're ready, physically and emotionally. Always use protection. Know the … for the Early Years (0-4 years): An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour and Sleep. Available …
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… in it that can give clues about your baby's health. During the test, your doctor puts a needle through your … family history. Some women don't want to wait until their second trimester to see if their baby might have a problem. … There is a chance that your baby may be poked by the needle during the test. But this is rare when ultrasound is used to …
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… in the container. After the urine has flowed for several seconds, place the collection container in the stream. … of time, collect all your urine. Each time you urinate during this time period, collect your urine in a small, … of time, collect all your urine. Each time you urinate during this time period, collect your urine in a small, …
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… for the antibodies or antigens to be found in your blood. During this period, an infected person can still spread the … You consider getting tested in the future if your lifestyle changes or you become at risk for HIV. You won't have the … plan to have a test now. I talked with my doctor at my last physical, and she said my risk of HIV was very low since I'm …
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… if necessary, hold the buttocks together for 30 to 60 seconds to keep the suppository in place. Remain lying down … if necessary, hold the buttocks together for 30 to 60 seconds to keep the suppository in place. Remain lying down …
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… an older adult. About 10 out of 100 people have problems during or after this kind of surgery. footnote 1 This means … your bladder or bowels, numbness or weakness, and sudden changes in the way you walk or move. These symptoms aren't … 2 to 4 weeks to return to work. But if your job requires physical labour, it may take 4 to 8 weeks. Most people who …
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… They can cause serious injury. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home: New or worse bleeding or drainage. … They can cause serious injury. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
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… enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with … routine You have been constipated for several days and diet changes have not helped You have intense pain in your belly … about whether a high fibre diet is right for you. Diet changes are less likely to improve your constipation if a …
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… is more advice for keeping your child safe: Be sensitive to changes in your toddler's behaviour or attitude, paying … provides child protection services. Reporting child abuse Physical, verbal, or sexual abuse at any time, at any age, …
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… and their weight. This is understandable since dramatic physical changes are occurring. Unrealistic media images of the ideal … and their weight. This is understandable since dramatic physical changes are occurring. Unrealistic media images of …