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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … disease, injury or certain medication. It can also be congenital. Congenital hearing loss refers to hearing loss that was …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … dietitian or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … hemisphere. It runs year-round in tropical regions. Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … as codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Financial abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, … see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences . Why does …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 HealthLink BC File … who have anemia feel tired or weak, and may have a racing heartbeat and trouble catching their breath. Why is folate … very high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects, especially during the first trimester. If you …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … sodium can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most Canadians eat too much sodium. The main … fat with healthier fats can help reduce the risk of heart disease. Choose foods with healthy fats such as: Fatty …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated September 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm from people they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in …
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… safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities cannot be … make efforts to create and maintain a safe environment for adults with food allergy. Creating an allergy safe facility … itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … and Wellness. … How to take a temperature Children and adults …
