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… Getting Enough Folic Acid (Folate) On this page: Overview … So experts say that all women who are able to get pregnant should take a daily supplement that has at least 400 mcg of … So experts say that all women who are able to get pregnant should take a daily supplement that has at least 400 mcg of …
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… Getting older and staying physically active Last updated … help you stay independent. Here are some tips to help you get up and active. Aim to be active often The amount of … stroke. If you are doing something that requires sitting, get up every 20 minutes to walk and stretch. Boost your …
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… Gender Identity Issues: Getting Support On this page: Overview … an upset stomach, back pain, or trouble sleeping. Get sick more often. For more information about depression, … Children and Teens . One key to managing extra stress is to get better at recognizing when and how you feel it. In your …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape together sections of heating ducts. You may also find asbestos … be harmful to your health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring … … Asbestos When should I worry …
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… Infants born to mothers who are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age. With the … infants, a post-vaccination test for immunity, when needed, should be done between 1 and 6 months after a person receives the last dose of vaccine. Hepatitis B Current as …
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… Quick Tips: Getting Baby to Sleep On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Sleeping patterns vary by child and evolve …
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… Domestic Violence: Getting a Protective Order On this page: Overview Related … you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a protective order (also called a restraining order, … you can take to help keep you and your children safe. To get a protective order: Call your local advocacy group, a …
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… Kris's Story: Getting Active With No Excuses On this page: Kris's Story … that she was out of excuses. It was time to make time to get fit and stay fit. "I knew I needed to do something. I … was only going a couple days a week, and it was so hard to get up that early." Years went by and retirement loomed: "I …
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… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview … Work with a fitness expert for a few sessions to help you get started. "I'll have a heart attack." "My knees are bad." "I'll pull a muscle or sprain my ankle." "I'll get overheated and faint." See your doctor for a checkup, …
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… Robert's Story: Getting and Staying Active On this page: Robert's Story … the couch for a while. But over the years he's learned that getting active helps—a lot. And that's important, because … a friend who is a chiropractor. "He was really good about getting me to do some strengthening exercises for the lower …
