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The DASH Diet – Healthy Eating to Control Your Blood Pressure
…less per day for men and 1 drink or less per day for women. To reduce your blood pressure even more, replace some of the carbohydrates in the DASH diet…
Traveler’s Diarrhea
…if you have bloody diarrhea, you should not take this medicine without also taking an antibiotic. Children, pregnant women, older adults and other people who get dehydrated easily should drink…
Type 2 Diabetes and Impaired Fasting Glucose
…percent of your daily calories should come from saturated fat. Carbohydrates should make up 45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories. Canadian women need 25 grams of fibre…
Ultrasound During Pregnancy
…uterus or to check the baby’s position. Some women have several ultrasound scans during their pregnancy; some don’t have any. Together, you and your healthcare provider can figure out what…
Varicose Veins
…Women are at greater risk of developing varicose veins. Pregnancy: Hormonal changes, pressure from the uterus, and increased blood volume make varicose veins common during pregnancy. Age: The risk for…
What You Can Do to Maintain Your Health
…includes certain healthcare provider visits and screenings. You need to make time for breast health. Breast cancer is one of the most common causes of death for women. Talk to…
Body Shape – Apple or Pear
…If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Most women and men recognize where…
BRAT Diet – Recovering From an Upset Stomach
…diarrhea or vomiting, follow the BRAT diet to help your body ease back into normal eating. This diet may also help ease the nausea and vomiting some women experience during…
Breast Cyst Aspiration
…breast cyst is a fluid-filled sac (like a tiny balloon) inside the breast. Breast cysts are common in women. They might cause a little pain, but they are usually benign…
Cervical Dystonia
…or twist to one side. Your chin may pull up, down, forward, or backward. Your shoulder also can contort up. The disorder is more common in men than women. It’s…