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Managing constipation with diet adults

… bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, not … has a bowel movement every day. Some people might go 3 times per day. Others might have 2 to 3 bowel movements per … However, the long-term use of some laxatives can make your body depend on them. Talk to your health care provider about …

Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… almond, oat or rice beverage Unsweetened tea or coffee Your body needs fluids to function. When you don’t get enough fluids your body becomes dehydrated. Dehydration can make you feel tired … nutrients are important as we age? As you get older, your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients may change. …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… and alcohol use HealthLinkBC File #97 Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection HealthLinkBC File …

Mercury spills in residential settings

… to humans, but elemental mercury is the form that is sometimes spilled at home. Elemental mercury is a shiny, silvery … through the lungs and distributed throughout the body. The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury … risk of negative health effects. This is because the body systems of infants and children are still growing and …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body like glands, bones, joints, kidneys, the brain and …

Your childs feelings

… help you form the strong bond that your baby’s brain and body needs to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell … out.” After the newborn period, babies can tolerate short times of mild distress, such as when they are learning to … new skills, your child may experience frustration. At times, they may even have tantrums. Have patience and stay …

Heat-related illness in infants and young children

… illnesses more likely and more severe. Sweat is the body’s way of cooling down. Infants can’t sweat, which means … or very pale skin Not urinating or very little urinating Body temperature above 39°C (102°F) Symptoms of mild to … in children (1-5 years) Peeing little, and fewer than 4 times a day for children not in diapers Being extra thirsty …

Newborn blood spot card screening

… include: Metabolic disorders: These occur when your baby’s body can’t break down (metabolize) certain substances in … blood cell that carries oxygen (hemoglobin) throughout the body is changed. Hemoglobin is important because it picks up … in the lungs and carries it to the other parts of the body. Serious health problems can be prevented through …

Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… one infected person to another by contact with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… to severe. Most people can get sick with influenza several times during their lives. An influenza vaccine is the best … condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In …