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Aging Well Making Your Home Fall-Proof

… (such as switches that go on or off when you clap your hands) to make it easier to turn lights on if you have to … a flashlight by your bed. Keep stairways safe. Put sturdy handrails on stairways. Make sure you have a light at the … If you have to climb for something, use a step stool with handrails. Don't try to carry too many things at the same …

Healthy living during winter

… (HealthLinkBC File #30c) The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour (HealthLinkBC File #30a) Risks …

Infectious diseases

… Virus Infection Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) Fifth Disease Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease Measles (Rubeola) Molluscum …

Pregnancy Work and School Issues

… or going to school until they go into labour. On the other hand, long periods of standing, repeated lifting, or … or going to school until they go into labour. On the other hand, long periods of standing, repeated lifting, or …

Epilepsy Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures

… called automatisms, such as lip-smacking, chewing, hand wringing, picking, and swallowing. The seizure lasts 30 … called automatisms, such as lip-smacking, chewing, hand wringing, picking, and swallowing. The seizure lasts 30 …

Complications of Lupus

… muscle weakness, and loss of feeling in the feet and hands. Many people who have lupus become anxious or … muscle weakness, and loss of feeling in the feet and hands. Many people who have lupus become anxious or …

Osteoarthritis Heat and Cold Therapy

… heat that may help if you have pain and stiffness in your hands or feet. It is especially useful before exercise. Your … heat that may help if you have pain and stiffness in your hands or feet. It is especially useful before exercise. Your …

Coronary Artery Disease Family History

… families. People who smoke expose their family to second-hand smoke. This increases the risk of heart disease in … families. People who smoke expose their family to second-hand smoke. This increases the risk of heart disease in …

First Aid for Electrical Burns

… services. Do not touch the "electrified person" with your hands . Unplug the appliance or turn off the main power … or near water. Using a dry wooden object, such as a broom handle, to push the person away from the electrical source. … services. Do not touch the "electrified person" with your hands . Unplug the appliance or turn off the main power …

Symptoms of Lyme Disease

… ability to concentrate. Numbness and tingling in the hands, feet, or back. Severe fatigue. … ability to concentrate. Numbness and tingling in the hands, feet, or back. Severe fatigue. …