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… cause of injury-related deaths and hospitalizations for adults aged 65 years and older in B.C. Falls can lead to … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do … HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults Canadian Centre on …
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… for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. The … of sugary drinks as a child or teen can impact future eating habits and health. Sugar substitutes Some energy …
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… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby … may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a …
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… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked … is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear …
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… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 … advice for travellers (#41a) Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's …
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… in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are at least 4 … Always supervise babies and young children when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from … out too fast and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or …
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… you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a … can resume breast or chestfeeding What can I do to stay as healthy as possible? To promote good health while living … as advised by your health care provider Maintain a healthy weight Reduce stress and get adequate sleep Get …
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… they live in. Children have the same feelings as adults. They may not know the words angry, sad, happy or … (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … how angry you feel. Please tell me why you are so angry.” Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems …
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… of every 100 people in North America by the time they are adults. What are the symptoms of toxoplasmosis? Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces Eating raw or undercooked meats Drinking unpasteurized milk …
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… result in TSS. It is more common in children, older adults, those with chickenpox, people with diabetes, chronic … is a very severe infection more commonly known as flesh-eating disease. It can spread fast through the flesh … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, …
