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… Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment Overview Coronary … do not have angina symptoms, or you feel that you can live well with your symptoms. You are at risk of complications or … is always a slight risk of damage to cells or tissues from being exposed to any radiation. This includes the low levels …
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… the risk of getting endocarditis. Helping your child live well As your child grows, you can help them lead an active, … happy, and fulfilling life. Most children and teens deal well with having congenital heart disease. But if you are worried about your child's emotional well-being, ask your child's care team for help. As children get …
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… to have sex against their will. What can you do if you're being abused? It's important to get help. Talk with someone … options and other safety precautions to provide for your well-being. Give a recent photo of the abuser to your human … options and other safety precautions to provide for your well-being. Give a recent photo of the abuser to your human …
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… What is healthy aging? Staying active Healthy eating Mental well-being Preventive health and safety Your health information … empowering steps you can take to proactively care for your well-being, from shifts in your diet and activity levels, to …
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… Overview You can lower your chance of being bitten by an insect or spider-like animal (arachnid) … infections such as West Nile virus (a virus that causes swelling of the brain called encephalitis), Zika virus, and … in Canada in concentrations up to 20%. It may work as well as DEET in repelling insects, and it may protect …
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… you finish your treatment. A mouthpiece that doesn't fit well may hurt your gums. Remember that whitening isn't … if you have many fillings, crowns, or very dark stains. How well whitening works Talk to your dentist before whitening … permanent teeth, whitening all teeth may result in teeth being different shades of white. That's because the …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What insects are being treated? British Columbia’s (B.C.) forests are home to … and stay indoors while your property and nearby areas are being sprayed. You should wait until the spray has cleared …
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… home. Alternatively, you may receive water from a private well. Drinking water in B.C. is generally safe. If you … you can contact 8-1-1 or your regional health authority . Well water safety  Owners of private wells serving a single home are responsible for maintaining …
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… medicine, along with trying to eat healthy foods and being active. Try to lose weight without weight-loss … may help you eat less. It's given as a shot once a day. How well do weight-loss medicines work? Weight-loss medicines … may help you eat less. It's given as a shot once a day. How well do weight-loss medicines work? Weight-loss medicines …
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… stays in the uterus until your doctor removes it. How well does it work? The IUD is a highly effective method of … to come out in the first few months of IUD use, after being inserted just after childbirth, or in people who have … stays in the uterus until your doctor removes it. How well does it work? The IUD is a highly effective method of …