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Metabolic Syndrome

…heart disease, such as high blood pressure, your healthcare provider may prescribe medicine to help. Maintain a healthy weight Your healthcare provider can measure your body mass index (BMI) to…

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Obesity – Surgical Treatment for Obesity

…measurement based on your height and weight, called your body mass index or BMI, is considered to be a better measure of health risk than just your weight in pounds….

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Obesity

…A measurement based on your height and weight, called your body mass index or BMI, is considered to be a better measure of health risk than just your weight in…

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Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)

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 social phobia?…

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Tuberous Sclerosis

…too? My child has seizures related to tuberous sclerosis. What other common symptoms should I watch for? Will my child be developmentally delayed? Sources Recognizing an Index Case of Tuberous…

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Vitamin D

…disease, and cystic fibrosis) People with dietary restrictions, such as vegan, milk-allergic, ovo-vegetarian, and lactose-intolerance People who are obese (body mass index [BMI] = 30) People with kidney disease, including…

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Allergic Rhinitis – Nasal Sprays – How to Use Them Correctly

…comes out. Tilt your head forward slightly. Breathe out slowly. Hold the pump bottle with your thumb at the bottom and your index and middle fingers on top. Insert the…

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

…a long time often don’t respond to treatment. These people may benefit from a pain management program aimed specifically at dealing with chronic pain. FOR MORE INFORMATION PARC http://www.rsdcanada.org/parc/english/index.html…

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Prescription Weight-Loss Medicines

…more above what is ideal for their height and body type or who have a high body mass index (BMI). The BMI is a measure of your weight and height….

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Pregnancy With Multiples

…of multiples is having a high body mass index (BMI). Having given birth before also increases your risk of getting pregnant with multiples. Your healthcare provider can diagnose if you…

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