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… Vietnamese In the early weeks of life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … Do not smoke around your baby Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of SIDS. Carefully …
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… Using a home blood pressure monitor lets you keep track of your blood pressure at home. Blood pressure is a measure of … the heart is pumping. This is the systolic pressure . The second number shows how hard the blood pushes between … around your upper arm so that the lower edge of the cuff is about 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) above the bend of your elbow. …
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… can get hurt, especially when they don't know some basics about safety. As a parent, you can't protect your child from every injury. But you can help your child … gear. Check out low-cost or loaner sports gear options like second-hand sports stores, schools, or community centres. …
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… October 1, 2023 Cardiovascular diseases can increase your chance of heart attack, stroke and even death. Up to … of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada) A series of 9 short videos that give information about exercising with heart conditions. Cardiac …
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… Children On this page: Health Tools Changing Your Family's Eating Habits Helping Your Child to Eat Well … family meals pleasant and positive. Avoid making comments about the amount or type of food your child eats. Pressure … a lot of bread you're eating." "Clean your plate." "No seconds."). Do your best to avoid commenting. If your child …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … up. They can be painful. These cramps can last from a few seconds to a few minutes. Walking or stretching your leg can … is causing the problem, follow the instructions you got about how to loosen it. Yes Leg surgery in the past month No …
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… of chronic conditions with an evidence finder and short videos to help healthcare professionals integrate physical …
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… minutes apart. Contraction length varies; e.g., lasting 20 seconds to 90 seconds The length of contractions usually … mucus). There may be "show" and/or fluid leaking from your amniotic sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like … are doing and taking a shower can be comforting. Distract yourself. Watch a movie, walk in the garden, play cards. If …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to … the ducts of the breast. It's called ductal carcinoma. The second most common type is lobular carcinoma. It starts in … your breast before you can feel them. Talk to your doctor about when to get this test. You can also help take care of …
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… require treatment. But this type of heart block may raise your risk of heart rhythm problems, such as atrial fibrillation. Second-degree AV block In second-degree heart block, some of … type and what is causing it. Treatment can also depend on your symptoms. If heart block doesn't cause symptoms, it may …
