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… This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high … sodium intake to 2000 mg or less per day. Although many foods contain sodium, most of the sodium we eat comes from … of alcohol is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, …
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… by eating less salt. You'll feel better and will lower your risk of problems. Sodium adds to the problem of ascites by … more ways to cut down on salt and eat a variety of healthy foods like vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and … by eating less salt. You'll feel better and will lower your risk of problems. Sodium adds to the problem of ascites by …
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… and can block blood flow in your leg. What increases your risk? Family history. People who have a family member who … may help you manage cholesterol. Eat heart-healthy foods. These include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, … and can block blood flow in your leg. What increases your risk? Family history. People who have a family member who …
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… breastfeeding or chestfeeding for the parent Decreases the risk of certain cancers May decrease the risk of osteoporosis Costs less than formula Is convenient … As your toddler grows, she will learn to feed herself solid foods more and more independently. This begins the natural …
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… of measles virus makes the disease very contagious. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the virus can also put you at risk. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of measles include … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… Foodborne Illness: Clostridium Perfringens On this page: … . Do not eat undercooked hamburger, and be aware of the risk of foodborne illness from raw fish (including sushi), … . Do not eat undercooked hamburger, and be aware of the risk of foodborne illness from raw fish (including sushi), …
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… This can help reduce stress on your joints. Eat healthy foods, and stay as active as you can. Use assistive devices. … greatly improve symptoms of depression. What puts you at risk? Not everyone who had polio gets post-polio syndrome. … greatly improve symptoms of depression. What puts you at risk? Not everyone who had polio gets post-polio syndrome. …
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… Babies born to mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Birth defects, such as a heart defect or neural … labour and delivery. Mothers who are obese have a higher risk of: Problems during pregnancy, such as high blood … baby needs you to eat a well-rounded diet. Don't cut out foods or go on any type of weight-loss diet. How much weight …
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… page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection … (IVF) with ICSI and people who have IVF without ICSI. Risks Risks related to ICSI are the same as for in vitro …
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… vaccines are especially important for those at increased risk of infection or severe disease, including: People 65 … attendants) Indigenous peoples may be at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 due to health … for colonoscopy. PEG can be an additive in some processed foods and drinks, but no cases of anaphylaxis to PEG in …
