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… A change in regular routine or travelling Not eating enough fibre Not drinking enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with aluminum or calcium, antidepressants, …
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… we age. If you increase the amount of fibre you eat, drink enough fluid to keep your bowel movements soft. A type of … Your body needs fluids to function. When you don’t get enough fluids your body becomes dehydrated. Dehydration can … or absorb some nutrients may change. It’s important to get enough of the following vitamins and minerals: Calcium …
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… Plant sterols can lower LDL cholesterol if you eat enough of them. While plant sterols are found naturally in many foods, only supplements and fortified foods provide enough to lower your cholesterol.Although plant sterols can … your best weight Be physically active Quit smoking Get enough sleep According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and …
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… people with weak immune systems are at the highest risk of getting sick. What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious … If you are in home isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB … TB disease. These laws are to protect other people from getting TB. These laws are part of the B.C. Public Health …
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… CO2 are rare indoors, but levels can be monitored to ensure enough fresh air gets into a room or building Although … with smaller leaks and some gases have no odour Make sure enough fresh air gets into your home from the outdoors, …
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… windows and doors in your home for a few weeks Buy only enough paints, cleaners and solvents that you need for … days after installation Ventilation: Make sure you get enough fresh, clean air into your home by opening windows …
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… severity of the disease as the child grows. How can I avoid getting toxoplasmosis? You can avoid getting toxoplasmosis by following this advice: If you have …
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… A neglected older adult may be severely dehydrated (not getting enough fluids) or suffer from malnutrition (not getting enough food). Some signs of abuse, such as frequent …
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… at risk? Certain activities may put you at a higher risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning unused … water, after dead mice have been removed. Stop mice from getting in your home Reduce the amount of rodent shelter, … on how to control rats and mice, see HealthLinkBC File #37 Getting rid of rodents (rats and mice) . For proper hand …
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… prepare it carefully. Some babies have a higher risk of getting sick from powdered infant formula. This includes … Show a lack of interest in feeding Fall asleep Your baby is getting enough formula if they’re growing well and have 6 or more …
