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… Gout: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Gout is a form of arthritis … the need to restrict what you eat. But making changes in your diet may still help with your gout. If you want to try an eating plan for gout, this …
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… Manage Stress for Your Heart On this page: Overview … Everyone has some stress. But stress can be bad for your heart. If you have heart disease, stress can lead to … a heart attack. Taking steps to manage stress can improve your health and life. Try different ways to reduce stress, …
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… Assess Your Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview Whether you want to think about kicking your tobacco habit or not, you might find it interesting to take a look at the ways tobacco has worked its way into your everyday life. Check your response: Rarely Sometimes …
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… Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge On this page: Overview Related … Overview Understanding asthma can help you control your symptoms and reduce your risk of asthma attacks . The following statements …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … when you were diagnosed. How long you've had the infection. Your age when you were infected. How much alcohol you drink. Your gender. If you are obese and/or have diabetes . If you …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have CVS (Chorionic Villus Sampling)? … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … in the baby. Don't have CVS Don't have CVS You have regular prenatal examinations and blood tests to check for any signs …
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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Overview When you're pregnant, everything you put in your body can affect your baby. If you smoke, your baby is exposed to chemicals …
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… How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy On this page: Overview … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy On this page: Overview … can't get pregnant if I am very young. If you have started your periods, you can get pregnant, even if your body isn't mature enough to handle the stress of …
