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… It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they … in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies … care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby …
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… options are active surveillance , radiation therapy , and surgery to remove the prostate. Active surveillance may be … cancer (and some other cancers) by staying at a healthy weight, being active, and not smoking. Learn more Fitness: … extra calories to keep up your strength and prevent weight loss. Get some physical activity every day, but do not get …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Related … They can help correct anemia caused by fibroid blood loss. Procedures and surgery If you have fibroid-related … They can help correct anemia caused by fibroid blood loss. Procedures and surgery If you have fibroid-related …
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… diabetes and making lifestyle changes, including losing weight if needed, eating a healthy diet, and being more … medicines for related conditions or to help with weight loss. Weight-loss surgery may be an option for people who have obesity. …
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… things, such as your overall health. The main treatment is surgery to remove the cancer. Other treatment options may … and reduce your risk of cancer if you: Stay at a healthy weight. Eat a healthy, low-fat diet. Get some exercise every … extra calories to keep up your strength and prevent weight loss. Drink liquid meal replacements for extra calories and …
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… this page: Maggie's Story Maggie's Story Maggie lost some weight a few years ago. But like many people who go on diets, she couldn't keep the weight off. She didn't eat enough food, so she was hungry. … things I've done." Maggie got started by joining a weight-loss program and setting some goals. The long-term goal was …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation … very severe or likely to worsen. You have severe pain and loss of shoulder function that haven't been helped by other … very severe or likely to worsen. You have severe pain and loss of shoulder function that haven't been helped by other …
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… Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional resources Healthy eating Eating well is … Activity Healthy Physical Activity During Pregnancy Healthy weight Weight gain is a normal part of a healthy pregnancy. Being …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … Fatigue. This extreme tiredness can cause impatience and a loss of motivation. Problems sleeping. This is often because … Water exercise may help with pain that gets worse during weight-bearing activities, such as walking. Schedule your …
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… Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery What is … embolism. These include: Being older than 40. Being overweight. Not taking anticoagulant medicine as prescribed. … lifestyle. This includes being active, staying at a healthy weight, and not smoking. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, …