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… Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed … staying safe. Learn how you can beat the heat and stay cool during the warm weather. If you are spending more time … Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase during the summer. This is because hot and humid weather can …
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… Information Overview Teens' biological clocks change during puberty. Adolescents and teens tend to fall asleep … may: Have trouble getting up in the morning. Fall asleep during the day. Feel tired and grumpy during the day. Teenagers need about 10 hours of sleep each …
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… hospitals have different rules about who can be in the room during the birth. Most hospitals allow visitors during labour. But during the actual birth, the hospital may limit who can be …
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… / training heart rate) - The rate your heart should beat during exercise in order to get the most improvement in … your target heart rate, use the following equations: During light intensity activity - Target heart rate is between 45% and 54% of your HRmax During moderate intensity activity - Target heart rate is …
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… air when sucking, or you may not be burping the baby enough during feedings. Fever will sometimes cause a baby to spit … at each feeding. Feed your baby slowly. Hold your baby during feedings. Don't prop your baby's bottle. Don't place your baby in an infant seat during feedings. Try a new type of bottle or use a nipple …
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… point and back of the elbow. To prevent and ease elbow pain during work, play, or daily activities: Strengthen your … in the joint. Use the correct techniques or positions during activities so that you don't strain your elbow. Use … that can injure a bursa or tendon . Alternate hands during activities if possible, such as when raking, …
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… you exercise. Sometimes EKG abnormalities can be seen only during exercise or while you have symptoms. This test is sometimes called a "stress test" or a "treadmill test." During an exercise EKG, you may either walk on a … exercise. Help find the cause of symptoms that occur during exercise or activity, such as dizziness; fainting; or …
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… Tests, appointments, physical changes – a lot happens during the first trimester of pregnancy. Find information … First trimester Fetal development Babies grow quickly during the first trimester. Learn about the two stages of … You may feel tired, gain weight or have mood changes during the first trimester. This is normal. Learn more about …
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… for themselves. If your child asks for help, you can offer support or guidance but avoid taking over. They may not do …
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… program is right for you. Rehab can give you education and support that help you build new, healthy habits such as … program is right for you. Rehab can give you education and support that help you build new, healthy habits such as …