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… adds, a wedge of bone near a damaged joint. This shifts weight from an area where there is damaged cartilage to an … resulting in a bowlegged appearance. Surgery to shift the weight away from the inner knee is one of the most common … osteotomy for osteoarthritis. The idea is to tilt your body weight toward the outer, healthier part of the knee …
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… medicines for heart failure. You'll also need to follow a healthy lifestyle to help treat heart failure. This includes eating healthy foods that are low in salt, and not smoking. Heart … if that helps. If my heart failure gets worse, I'll look again at getting a pacemaker. Ralph, age 64 What matters most …
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… Obesity (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected 26.4% and overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% of … activity may improve glucose control and facilitate weight loss, it causes a wide range of health benefits … and quality of life) in adults even if glucose and body weight control do not change. Canadian guidelines recommend …
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… label has a health claim does not mean that the food is healthy for you. For example, a food that is labelled as "a … in fibre Has 4 or more grams of fibre. Healthy Eating Reading Food Labels When You Have Diabetes … label has a health claim does not mean that the food is healthy for you. For example, a food that is labelled as "a …
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… to stay in control and plan ways to cope next time. Think again about the things you're trying, and see if you need to … is to you. Spend time with people who lead the kind of healthy lifestyle you've chosen for yourself. Remember, … Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health Drug Use and Your Health Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Current as of: …
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… swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain) very slow heartbeat severe dizziness fainting trouble … swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain) very slow heartbeat severe dizziness fainting …
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… shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual/sudden weight gain) signs of liver problems (such as nausea/vomiting that … shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual/sudden weight gain) signs of liver problems (such as …
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… in infants. Being fussy. Not being hungry. Failure to gain weight or develop normally. Urine that smells bad. … in infants. Being fussy. Not being hungry. Failure to gain weight or develop normally. Urine that smells bad. Crying …
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… herbal products). In children, the dosage is also based on weight. It is very important to continue taking this … this drug, especially QT prolongation (see above). During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly … control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could cause pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about additional or …
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… swollen lymph nodes, swollen abdomen, unexplained weight loss, night sweats. This medication may decrease bone … the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs … the body's defense system (immune system) attacks healthy joints. Azathioprine belongs to a class of drugs …