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… everyday can have tremendous benefits for people of every age and ability level. Only 16% of Canadian adults are … levels of physical activity and sedentary time for adults (ages 18-64 years). Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Older …
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… rolling onto the baby Make every sleep a safer sleep Image Place baby on their back to sleep Put your baby to sleep … the bedsharing questions to ask yourself on the next page. Breastfeed or chestfeed as much as possible One way to … the only people on the sleep surface. Ensure that no other children or pets share the baby's sleep surface. Image …
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… uses a needle to separate the tight cords in the palm. Collagenase (such as Santyl) is medicine that is injected to … What are other treatments for Dupuytren's disease? A collagenase injection (such as Santyl) may dissolve some of the … difficult for me to drive or wash the dishes. For over 10 years, my doctor and I have been talking about the …
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… Asthma Treatment Goals On this page: Overview Overview The … exercise to prevent symptoms. Can exercise, work, and go to school at your normal activity level. Have lungs that are … be part of your shared goals. Asthma in Children Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Citations …
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… Lidocaine Viscous - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … specific health needs. Warning Use of this medication by children younger than 3 years has caused serious (sometimes fatal) side effects, …
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… healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and … from influenza. For this reason, seniors aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza … about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children and people with weakened immune systems may be able …
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… brain disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms … state and death. It may take anywhere from 5 to15 years for symptoms of vCJD to develop from the time of being infected. vCJD can occur at any age, but the disease is most common in people under 30 years …
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… explore these lung and airway topics: Chest X-Ray Coughs, Age 12 and Older Pneumonia Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary … Asthma Diary Template Asthma During Pregnancy Asthma in Children Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Asthma Treatment Goals Asthma Triggers …
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… Tendon Problems Achilles Tendon Tear Acute Flaccid Myelitis Age-Related Foot Changes Anabolic Steroids Ankle Sprain … Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) Avulsion Fracture Back Pain in Children and Teenagers Back Problems and Injuries Back School for Low Back Pain Bacterial Infections of the Spine …
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… Debbie's Story: People Can and Do Recover On this page: Debbie's Story Debbie's Story Debbie was raising four children, working 12-hour days, and doing all the cooking … Debbie wrote for hours in her journal and would drop off pages for her therapist to read between sessions. She stayed …
