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… provider can help you feel comfortable with your decision.  Use this guide to write down any questions you have and make … caregivers: Weight bias & stigma families (Rudd Center) Useful resources Baby's Best Chance Parent handbook on …
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… from prostate cancer. A high PSA level can have many causes, including an enlarged prostate, an infection, or, less often, prostate cancer. A high PSA can cause a lot of worry and lead to more tests. But most high PSA … cancer. Many cancers found by PSA tests would not have caused a problem if they had not been found through screening. …
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… affects the skin on the face, ears, or fingertips. It may cause numbness or blue-white skin colour for a short time. But … is freezing of the skin and the tissues under the skin because of temperatures below freezing. Frostbitten skin looks … Cold injuries, such as trench foot and chilblains, may cause pale and blistered skin like frostbite after the skin …
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… with plant-based protein foods and more For recipes that use animal foods, substitute plant-based ingredients. For … drinks and sweetened milk to your child. They can cause tooth decay and replace more nutritious foods and … one year of age, if you choose to give 100% fruit juice, use an open cup and limit the amount to no more than ½ cup …
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… in children younger than 11 years. The pain is often caused by changes in eating and bowel habits. Most cases … for parents. It's often hard to find the exact cause of a child's pain. Pain without other symptoms that goes … travelling to a foreign country. Constipation is a common cause of belly pain in children. Some more serious causes in …
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… is also associated with CVD and increased risk of all-cause mortality. Randomized controlled trials and systematic … of engaging in moderate to vigorous-intensity PA. Useful resources Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease (Moving …
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… and swimming). Moderate-intensity physical activity may cause a slight increase in your breathing but you’re still … Try to choose activities you enjoy and will continue to do. Useful resources "Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Physical …
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… any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical mobility equipment, such as lifts, …
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… immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. By getting immunized, you not … below or visit the B.C. Immunization Schedules . You can use the Child Health Passport to record your child’s …