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… Ringworm of the Skin On this page: … that cause ringworm live and spread on the top layer of the skin and on the hair. They grow best in warm, moist areas, such as locker rooms and swimming pools, and in skin folds. Ringworm is contagious. It spreads when you have …
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… Skin Changes On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … are taking a medicine. (This is called photosensitivity.) Rashes, hives, and itching may occur. Infections. Bacterial … area. Pus draining from the area. A fever. Certain health conditions and medicines weaken the immune system's ability …
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… For persons with chronic conditions Overview Find easy-to-understand information on … activity for general health and different types of chronic conditions. Access helpful information on taking steps … health care professionals and persons with chronic conditions to make sure they are understandable and useful. …
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… Bowel and gastrointestinal conditions Last updated June 1, 2021 Learn about common bowel and gastrointestinal conditions in this section. Abdominal fullness or bloating … diarrhea Rectal problems … Bowel and gastrointestinal conditions …
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… Persons with metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected … and diabetes increase the risk of developing other health conditions: Obesity increases the risk of heart disease, …
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… Conditions Related to Dyslexia On this page: Overview … with other learning or emotional problems. Some of the conditions associated with dyslexia may be the result of the … have ADHD . But dyslexia and ADHD are two very different conditions: one does not cause the other. Impairments in …
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… Lung and Respiratory Conditions Last updated December 27, 2022 Symptoms These are … Lung Diseases Learn about lung disease and respiratory conditions: Acute Bronchitis Acute Respiratory Distress … and Flu Tests for Lung Infections … Lung and Respiratory Conditions …
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… Persons with cardiovascular conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Cardiovascular … videos that give information about exercising with heart conditions. Cardiac Rehabilitation: Physical Activity … of handouts on physical activity for various chronic conditions, including atrial fibrillation, heart failure, …
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… Persons with lung conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Chronic obstructive … of handouts on physical activity for various chronic conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive … and available in English and Spanish. … Persons with lung conditions …
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… Persons with kidney conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney … and end-stage renal disease If you have high-risk medical conditions, such as severe heart disease, or your kidney … staying safe with physical activity. … Persons with kidney conditions …
