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Breastfeeding – Returning to Work
…Wellness Breastfeeding Basics http://www.novascotia.ca/dhw/healthy-development/documents/breastfeeding-basics-linked-index.pdf Health PEI’s Breastfeeding Your Baby https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/breastfeeding_your_baby.pdf La Leche League: https://www.lllc.ca/ Sources Returning to Work While Breastfeeding by Frances Biagioli, M.D. (American Family Physician 12/01/03, http://www.aafp.org/afp/2003/1201/p2129.html )…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
…carpal tunnel syndrome? The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include the following: Numbness or tingling in your hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index and middle fingers. Pain in your…
Chronic Cough
…Your healthcare provider also may check your oxygen level by placing a small clip on your index finger. This device measures how much oxygen you are getting. A reading of…
Exercise and Seniors
…http://www.gov.ns.ca/seniors/healthy_active_living.asp Prince Edward Island Department of Family and Human Services http://www.gov.pe.ca/seniors/index.php3?lang=E Public Health Agency of Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/healthy-living/physical-activity/physical-activity-tips-older-adults-65-years-older.html Sources Promoting and Prescribing Exercise for the Elderly by RJ Nied, M.D., and…
Endometriosis
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is endometriosis? Endometriosis…
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
…your medicine puts you in danger of heatstroke. How can I prevent heat illness? When the heat index is high, stay indoors in air-conditioned areas when possible. If you must…
Helping Older Adults Deal With Life Changing Events
…can start to feel better. Sources Coping with bereavement by Mental Health America (04/12/12, http://www.nmha.org/index.cfm?objectid=C7DF9618-1372-4D20-C807F41CB3E97654) A LifeCare Guide to Helping Others Cope With Grief (PDF) by LifeCare (04/12/12, http://www.foh.dhhs.gov/NYCU/CopingTips.pdf)…
Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
…is a narrowed area in the artery. Blood pressure in your ankles can also be compared to blood pressure in your arms. This test is called an ankle-brachial index, or…
Childhood Overweight and Obesity
…whether your child is overweight by calculating their body mass index (BMI). BMI is an approximate measure of body fat. It is based on your child’s height and weight. Many…
Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
…that balance is a key in maintaining a healthy body–whether you’re over- or underweight. How do you know if you’re underweight? Using a tool to calculate your body mass index…
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