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… Bob's Story: Biking for Health On this page: Bob's Story Bob's Story During his career, Bob couldn't … were a way of life on the road, and he was overweight. At age 59, he had a heart attack. Then, 5 years later, he had … were a way of life on the road, and he was overweight. At age 59, he had a heart attack. Then, 5 years later, he had …
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… Myoglobin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … and other muscles. It is released into the blood after damage to the heart or other muscles. Damage can occur from a serious event such as a heart attack or …
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… High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the … Your doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the …
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… Hodgkin Lymphoma On this page: … your cancer is, your doctor will classify it by type and stage . Hodgkin is a very curable cancer compared to other … depends on your gender, the type of Hodgkin you have, its stage, and your age when you are diagnosed. What causes it? …
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… and get tips for being active in certain circumstances.  Stages of changing behaviour Fitness: Getting around barriers … into your day Fitness: Staying active when you have young children Quick tips: Getting active at home Quick tips: …
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… Creatinine and Creatinine Clearance On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … pass it out of your body in urine. If your kidneys are damaged and can't work as they should, the amount of creatinine … work in people who take medicines that can cause kidney damage. To check for severe dehydration . Dehydration generally …
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… Exercise-Induced Asthma On this page: … be sure to tell your doctor. But don't let asthma discourage you from exercising. Why is it sometimes hard to … That means it often remains undiagnosed, especially in children. So if you or your child notices the symptoms of …
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… Cataracts: Questions About Surgery On this page: Overview Overview When should I … or IOLs) are used in many cataract surgeries for adults and children. Depending on the type of IOL that is used, adults may not need glasses. But most children who have an IOL will need glasses. The doctor may …
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… Supporting Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder On this page: Overview Overview When someone you … their own high values, ideals, and standards. Encourage self-responsibility for their actions, both successes … you learn ways to encourage healthy eating behaviours in children and teens who have eating disorders. Counselling …
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… Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … plan. Medicines Medicines may be used to control the growth of cancer cells and to relieve symptoms. Medicines … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …