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… is also associated with CVD and increased risk of all-cause mortality. Randomized controlled trials and systematic … of engaging in moderate to vigorous-intensity PA. Useful resources Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease (Moving …
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… and swimming). Moderate-intensity physical activity may cause a slight increase in your breathing but you’re still … Try to choose activities you enjoy and will continue to do. Useful resources "Psychology Works” Fact Sheet: Physical …
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… or more. Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease in Canada. About 15% of … Try to choose activities you enjoy and will continue to do. Useful resources Living with Reduced Kidney Function: Book …
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… primary care, emergency care, mental health and substance use, home care, public health units, pharmacies, labs and …
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… and its symptoms from progressing. Some of the assessments used to identify risks include blood pressure tests, blood … parts of physical fitness that relate to your health. It focuses on how healthy, strong and safe your heart, bones, … and lungs are. Tertiary prevention Tertiary prevention focuses on people who are already affected by a disease. The …
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… Daddy?" Recognize own name, when spoken Start to see cause and effect, such as the fact that things fall when … Ask your baby to help you find lost objects Talk about cause and effect: “You dropped Teddy, so now Teddy is on the … within reach. Your baby will also start to understand cause and effect and search for things that were hidden - that …
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… can help. Learning to breastfeed doesn't happen overnight.  Useful resources Breastfeeding Breast-feeding Positions …
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… of plaque or a blood clot could move to the brain and cause a stroke . How can you reduce your risk of stroke? There … These help prevent the damage to blood vessels that can cause plaque to build up. Statins and other medicines to lower … include: Infection. Nerve damage that could cause serious problems, like trouble swallowing. The artery …
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… such as walk-in clinics or mental health services. They use the HealthLink BC Directory which lists all health …
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… cancer or have been living with it for a while, you'll find useful information such as treatment options and tips for … Body image after cancer treatment Cancer: controlling nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy Eating well during …