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Teen growth and development Last updated December 4, 2024 … Learn advice to help you and your child navigate the teenage years. Development milestones Read about what to … ages 15 to 18 Social, emotional and cognitive changes Learn how to support your teen as they age: Emotional and social …
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… Health Risks in the Wilderness Last updated July 1, 2023 HealthLink … trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity … you need before you go Know and stay within your limits Taking the essentials Always carry the essentials and know …
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… Osteoporosis Risk Factors On this page: Overview … minor injury, you are more likely to develop osteoporosis. Taking corticosteroids or certain other medicines. Some … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Whether a person …
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… High-Risk Pregnancy On this page: Overview … , rubella , toxoplasmosis , and syphilis . You are taking certain medicines, such as lithium, phenytoin (such … . Talk to your doctor about any health problems you have. How will your doctor care for you during your pregnancy? You …
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Taking Medicines as Prescribed On this page: Overview How to Take Your Medicines Overcoming Barriers to Taking … medicines properly could put your health or your life at risk. Taking your medicines safely is especially important …
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… Physical Activity for Children and Teens On this page: How Exercise Helps Children and Teens Health Tools Tips for … stay at a healthy weight. Build lean muscle. Lower their risk for serious health problems. Keep bones, muscles, and …
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How often and how long to feed Last updated October 1, 2019 If you're just starting out, you might be wondering how much breastfeeding is enough for your baby.  Here are … is better than none. There is no set amount of time for how long your baby should feed. In the early days it may …
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Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents On this page: … behaviours may lead to high or low blood sugar emergencies. How to help your teen The teen years can be a hard time for … blood sugar level. Offer to help problem-solve ways to handle high blood sugar effectively. Keep the disease in …
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… Anesthesia: Health Risks On this page: Overview Overview … examination to check on your health and to find any health risks that may affect your anesthesia care. Tell your … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Before anesthesia, …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … Children and teens with this disorder sometimes stop taking their medicines when they feel better. But without …