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… Information and resources on cancer for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … cancer-related fatigue, alleviating psychological distress and improving quality of life across multiple general … why physical activity is an important part of cancer management and how to help your clients get started with …
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… Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Exercise is about more than physical health. It may also help with your emotional and mental … is a great fitness activity that most people can start doing. Increase your activity day by day. Make physical …
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… Last updated January 27, 2025 Find a health service near you The BC Health Service Locator App helps you find walk-in clinics, … locations, pharmacies and laboratory services near you. HealthLink BC created this App to help you access health
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… Heart Health: Walking for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview Walking is a type of … ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Physical activity increases your heart rate , … These steps can help you get started with a safe, heart-healthy walking program. Talk to your doctor before starting …
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… Information and resources on stroke for health care professionals Last updated February 4, 2024 Over … balance and walking Improved cognition and mood Improved health-related quality of life Physical activity and stroke … following stroke, including screening, prescription, self-management, and behaviour change. Physical Activity …
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Healthy start: Public health services Last updated January 28, 2025 With all the … birth and as your child grows. Becoming familiar with the Healthy start: Public health services is a good place to begin learning more. …
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Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December … 5, 2024 Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that … you and shares in decision-making is important. Choosing a health care provider In B.C., you may choose a midwife or …
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… Smoking: Health Risk for Family Members On this page: Overview … Most people know that smoking is not good for their health. But smoke from your cigarettes ( second-hand smoke ) … When you quit smoking, you reduce all of these risks for health problems in your family. You also increase the chance …
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Health Problems Associated With Adult Obesity On this page: … Overview How obesity affects your health depends on many things, including your age, your sex, … around the hips (sometimes called pear-shaped). If you have healthier habits or lose weight, you can lower your risk for …
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Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco On this page: … slowly start to go away. Your gums should begin to look healthier. Seeing these changes may motivate you to stay … Smoking Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …