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… Healthy living during winter Last updated January 29, 2025 Download PDF: Document … important role in many of these celebrations. Eating well during the holiday season can be a challenge. Click on the …
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… Foodborne Illness During Pregnancy On this page: Overview … instructions carefully. Use extra care in warm weather. During warm weather, food is often served outside. Bacteria … foodborne illness Listeriosis can cause serious problems during pregnancy. It's always important to store and prepare …
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… Physical activity in winter Last updated December 1, 2016 Here are some things to … for and recover from activity. Drink lots of fluids before, during and after exercise When the weather's cold, we often … year-round By keeping your body in shape, you'll avoid injuries from activities that you only do at a certain time …
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… Illnesses and conditions Last updated June 1, 2021 Understanding common health concerns and what can be done to prevent or … Sclerosis Obesity Skin, Nails and Rashes Thyroid First aid Injuries Rehabilitation and Exercise Sexual and reproductive …
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… Lead poisoning. Lead can cause health problems, most commonly in children. It can also cause high blood pressure, … Babies whose mothers are exposed to second-hand smoke during pregnancy have a higher risk for health problems. … can be dangerous, especially for people with respiratory illnesses. Problems include: Irritation of the lungs. …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms … and other conditions, both minor and serious. Heat-related illnesses produce a high body temperature because the body … discomfort and itching. Heat cramps . They occur in muscles during and after exercise because sweating caused the body …
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… Teething: Common Concerns On this page: Overview … When teething, many babies drool. Teething happens during the same time that babies are putting "everything" … the chin, face, or chest. Some babies can also seem cranky during teething. This is likely because of soreness, … BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC … Teething Common Concerns …
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… Common Types of Birthmarks On this page: Overview Related … There are many types of birthmarks, and some are more common than others. Salmon patches (also called stork bites, … away on their own and most darken, thicken, and form bumps during adulthood. Port-wine stains may become more obvious …
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… get staph poisoning by eating contaminated food. The most common reason for contamination is that the food has not … Dehydration caused by diarrhea and vomiting is the most common complication. Do not use medicines, including … and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to …
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… Common breastfeeding concerns Last updated August 12, 2023 … can breastfeed after giving birth. Here are some of the common myths and concerns about breastfeeding. Maybe you've … I'll be too busy to breastfeed. All of these are common concerns, but none of them means you can't breastfeed …
