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… your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before feeling sick. An adult can spread the virus from about 1 day …
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… Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your … margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, … Drizzle olive, nut or seed oils over vegetables instead of using butter Use soft margarine or natural peanut, nut or …
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… Vietnamese What is financial abuse? Financial abuse means using a person's money or property without permission or in … and financial strain for an older adult. An older adult may feel very hurt by the person and abusive behaviour, but they … health by reducing the resources available for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. …
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… fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, a sore feeling in the upper-right stomach area, dark urine, pale …
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… to hunger and fullness cues. Have a snack when you’re feeling hungry, not out of habit or when you’re bored, …
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… the shot was given. Fever, headache, rash, muscle pain and feeling unwell are also common. Rare reactions include mild …
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… your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before feeling sick. An adult can spread the virus from about 1 day …
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… and decks clean. Always shower or bathe with soap before using a hot tub or pool. This helps keep the water free of … nearby to keep track of time. Get out right away if you feel dizzy, faint, have a rapid pulse, irregular heartbeat, … access to prevent drowning. Access can be restricted by using a fence or lockable gate. Cover and lock your hot tub …
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… injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel comfortable. Do not go farther or deeper than you can … and hair could catch in the suction of these drains, causing drowning. Tie back long hair or wear a swim cap. Never …
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… wavelengths shorter than visible rays, so we cannot see or feel them. Artificial sources of UV radiation include … even from limited UV exposure. Avoid tanning beds Avoid using tanning beds. The World Health Organization has found … Columbia, children under the age of 18 are banned from using tanning beds. For more information, visit Tanning …