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… Radon in homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the …
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… or produced by living things. They include mould, house dust, bacteria, viruses, animal dander, cat saliva, pollen, cockroaches and mites. What are moulds? Moulds are fungi, naturally found … What can I do to prevent and control moulds? The key to controlling mould is to control moisture. To prevent …
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… Home isolation for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October … from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home isolation means you avoid contact with other people. Home isolation will help stop the spread to …
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… Home canning - How to avoid botulism Last updated February … on raw fruits and vegetables, on meat and fish, and on many other foods and surfaces. Botulism bacteria can multiply … for food items such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, … 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … This helps them learn empathy and how their actions impact others while still feeling safe and accepted. When you’re … to be a change. For example, “In 5 minutes we need to go home and make supper” Do not sweat the small stuff If your …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. … be added to certain foods including cow milk and margarine. Other foods such as yogurt, cheese, goat milk and …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … sulfate Canned fish with bones such as salmon and sardines Other sources of calcium include: Nuts and seeds such as … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of …
