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… muscles and tiredness. Glands in the neck, armpits or groin can become swollen but they are usually not sore. In some … ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Touching your hands to your mouth after cleaning a cat's litter box … by following this advice: If you have a sandbox, place a secure lid on it to prevent cats from using it as a litter box …
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… and teenagers active Last updated November 20, 2014 Young people have lots of demands on their time, so finding time to be active can sometimes be a challenge. But physical activity keeps … stretches of sitting and studying. Being active every day can help: improve heart health and fitness develop strong …
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… Overview Marine toxins are chemicals and bacteria that can contaminate certain types of seafood. Eating the seafood may result in foodborne … most often in the summer. Diagnosing marine toxin poisoning Your doctor will do a medical history and a physical …
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… bones stronger. They also may cause puberty to start and can help some boys who have a genetic disorder to grow more … and testosterone undecylenate (such as Andriol). In Canada, you need a prescription to get any anabolic steroid. …
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… Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. HIV Testing: Should I … Many health experts and provincial health organizations in Canada recommend HIV testing for everyone. Other experts and …
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… a family life cycle? The emotional and intellectual stages you pass through from childhood to your retirement years as … illness, financial problems, or the death of a loved one can have an effect on how well you pass through the stages. … stages of life, you may feel more prepared and more secure about the changes your child is going through. But if …
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… page: Overview Overview Is it safe for you to have sex? If you have an arrhythmia and your doctor … sex. If you have any concerns, ask your doctor. Your doctor can check the health of your heart and help you know if it's … with your partner about your concerns and feelings. You can also try professional counselling to help you to …
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… to do hand expression in the first three to four days after your baby is born is important. Hand expression of colostrum … not essential, it helps you learn how to express, and you can use a few drops of colostrum to encourage your baby to … your baby is not feeding really well in the early days. You can also massage some colostrum onto your nipples for …
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… Talking openly and honestly about alcohol and other drugs can help children understand your family’s values. It can also help you bond with your kids, which in itself is a …
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… A yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans . This kind of yeast naturally lives on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it is called a yeast … the skin. Antibiotic use. Certain health problems, such as diabetes , that weaken the body's immune system . Certain …
