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… Thinking About a Change? On this page: Overview Overview Changing anything big in your life can be stressful. It can seem like a lot to do. … people find that asking themselves questions and thinking about their answers helps them figure out what change might …
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… Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 HealthLink BC … can lead to convulsions, deafness, or brain damage. About 1 in every 3,000 adults with chickenpox will die from … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …
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… About Active For Health Last updated January 9, 2025 … & Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, UBC … About Active For Health …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: Overview Related … become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn with your hands or anything dirty, because open blisters can …
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… Cataracts: Questions About Surgery On this page: Overview … surgery? You may want to consider cataract surgery if your vision is blurry or causing other problems that … For adults, the reason to have cataract surgery on the second eye is the same as for the first eye. The reason is …
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… Facts about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 … are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and …
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… Talk to Others About Depression On this page: Overview … and you have the right to keep it private. But if it harms your relationships, it may help to talk to your partner or friends about it. Explain depression to your partner or friends. Be …
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… Infertility: Thinking About Adoption On this page: Overview … an alternative to treatment for infertility . Learning more about the tests, examinations, success rates, and costs of … whether to adopt, think about: Why you want a child. Your feelings about not being genetically related to your …
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… Myths and Facts About Depression On this page: Overview Overview People's ideas about depression have changed over the years. New technology … Myth Fact "Depression isn't real." "It's something in your head." "It's being lazy." Depression is a mental …
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… Questions About Medicines for Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview While working with your doctor to plan a medicine routine for yourself or your child, it may help you to talk about some of the choices and issues involved. Some of the …
