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… Food and your health Overview Tips on eating habits, planning ahead and staying informed to make food choices that are healthy, safe and affordable. Image Eating habits Create healthy eating habits and learn how to make lifelong …
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… What Increases Your Risk of Becoming a Victim of Domestic Abuse or Violence? On … Abuse Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … - Family Medicine Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Electronic Medical and Health Records On this page: Overview … of medical records commonly used by patients and doctors: Personal health record (PHR) Electronic medical record (EMR) Electronic health record (EHR) PHR, or personal health record Technically, any medical record you …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines On this page: Overview … mean? "High risk" means that a medicine can cause serious health problems or accidents. Some high-risk medicines … Adults Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug Use Health Risks of Drug Use Problem Drug Use Harm-Reduction Strategies … drug use and getting treatment. A counsellor helps you find personal motivation to change. This is called motivational …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview Overview Health professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such as …
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… Disasters and Public Health Threats On this page: Hope for the Best, and Prepare … threats might affect you and what you can do to reduce the risk to your health and safety. This topic explains how … dust, dirt, or other fallout, follow the steps for personal decontamination . Do not take potassium iodide (KI) …
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… Mental Health and Substance Use Overview Find information and resources related to mental health, well-being and substance use. There are many … supports available to people in B.C experiencing mental health or substance use issues. Image Mental health Learn …
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Health benefits of physical activity Last updated January 7, … 2025 Being physically active has many benefits for physical health, mental health and social well-being. People of all … memory, attention and processing speed Reduced anxiety and risk of depression Improved sleep Lower risk of falls and …
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… Mental Health Problems and Stigma On this page: Overview Related … is called stigma—when others judge you because you have a personal quality, trait, or condition. Because of stigma, … is called stigma—when others judge you because you have a personal quality, trait, or condition. Because of stigma, …