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… Complications of Grief On this page: Overview Overview Health problems … Anxiety can: Make you feel like you are losing control of your emotions. Overwhelming fear is also common. Trigger … thoughts while grieving. Talk to someone. Be open about your feelings. Reach out to a trusted family member or …
Medical tests
… Ear Examination On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … a speculum. A pneumatic otoscope has a rubber bulb that your doctor can squeeze to give a puff of air into the ear … with the head tilted slightly toward the opposite shoulder. Your doctor may need to remove earwax in order to see the …
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… Plantar Fascia Release On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … relieve inflammation of the ligament ( plantar fasciitis ). Your doctor can use medicine that numbs the area (local … foot experts may recommend surgery more often. Generally, your doctor may recommend surgery if: You continue to have …
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… become ill if you eat or drink contaminated food or beverages, or if you come into contact with infected animals or … on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper … snakes and iguanas, can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and …
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… Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries On this page: Overview Overview Spinal cord … (complete). There is no feeling or movement of the areas of your body that are controlled by your lowest sacral nerves. This means that you don't have …
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… John's Story: Crossing the Smoke-Free Finish Line On this page: John's Story John's Story When John … heard of dopamine before. It's the 'feel good' chemical of your body. Normally your body dishes it out regularly to keep you on an even …
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… PRK and LASEK for Farsightedness On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … or special contact lens for 2 to 3 days after surgery. And your doctor will prescribe eyedrops to reduce inflammation … are needed. The eye can be quite painful for 2 to 3 days. Your vision will be reduced for several days after surgery, …
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… Unproven Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder On this page: Overview Overview You … not enough evidence to support using a treatment. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you … been approved by the Health Canada to manage ASD. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks and benefits of these …
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… antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your antibody test is positive, you need a ribonucleic acid … hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about safer sex and …
Healthy eating
… Guidelines for food & beverage sales: Involving everyone in implementing the guidelines … vending machines, school stores and at school events Voice your opinion. Participate in events such as taste testing of … available in the schools and at events Raise awareness in your school about the impacts of marketing unhealthy food …
