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… Assess Your Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview Whether you want to think about kicking … about something. I think smoking helps me control my weight. I have a cigarette or chew tobacco when I start …
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… Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Decision Point You may … upper right area of your belly. Other symptoms include nausea and vomiting. Symptoms usually don't come back after … prevent gallstone attacks if you: Stay close to a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet and getting regular …
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… Residential Treatment for Substance Use On this page: Treatment Overview Treatment Overview In … and drug-free setting while recovering from substance use disorder . How long you stay varies. You may stay for a …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Have Amniocentesis? Decision Point You may want to … be born with a serious problem, you and your partner can use the information to plan for the future. Amniocentesis is … provincial health plans and private insurance plans will cover the cost of the test if you have certain risk factors …
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… Worried About Using Opioids? On this page: Overview Overview Opioids are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. They may be used for a short time, such as after surgery, or for …
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… constant stress can pose problems for your health. Stress causes the release of cortisol, the stress hormone, as well as … you upset or cross If there are topics you constantly argue over, such as religion or politics, change the topic or … your "to do" list. Sort out the "must do's" and the "should do's". Deal with important jobs right away and delay …
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… at risk for diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On this page: Overview Pharmaceutical drugs Cocaine and methamphetamine … or preterm birth. Your baby may be born with a low birth weight, experience withdrawal symptoms, or have their …
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… Heart Failure: Track Your Weight, Food, and Sodium On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record the sodium content of the foods you …
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… Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body Actionset Overview Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then … to relax your mind and some to relax your body. But because of the way the mind and body are connected, many …
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… Dawn's Story Dawn's Story Dawn is no stranger to dieting. Over the years, she followed many different weight-loss plans. Each plan worked for a while. But … decided to offer a yearlong healthy-weight program that focused on making lasting changes instead of temporary dieting, …