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Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… sleeping Behavior changes Impaired vision Abnormal physical sensations Difficulty with voluntary coordination … out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG The diagnosis can only be confirmed …

Babys first foods

… This can help your baby learn food skills, develop healthy eating patterns and be more likely to try and enjoy a … to 2 snacks By 12 months: 3 meals and 2 to 3 snacks What types of food do I offer my baby? Your baby can eat many of …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… lack of concentration Lack of coordination or clumsiness in physical activities How can I help to prevent eye injuries … use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can …

Your childs feelings

… (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … a routine that works for your child Have healthy snacks, physical activity and periods of rest each day Try to spend … how angry you feel. Please tell me why you are so angry.” Treating children with respect teaches them to solve problems …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Fats are … longer be added to foods sold in Canada. How do I include healthy fat in my diet? At home Cook and bake with vegetable … products that are lowest in saturated and trans fat When eating out The percent daily value (%DV) tells you if a food …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … lifelong disabilities. How can I lower my baby's risk of being born with a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during … or barbiturates) Can I get enough folate from food? Eating foods with natural folate and foods fortified with …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… an abnormal prion attacks the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. The vCJD prion … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG Tonsil biopsy The diagnosis can only be … for vCJD. Treatment involves supporting the patient with physical and occupational therapies. A person with vCJD …

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

… in the nose or on the skin of approximately 3 out of 10 healthy people. Most people do not know that they are … of becoming infected is very small. What are my chances of getting infected with MRSA? If you are healthy your chances … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking, applying personal care products, …

Travellers diarrhea

… frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms … Following good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… found in the stomach and bowels of about 19 out of every 20 healthy people. They are also normally found in the mouth … making and serving the food. What are your chances of getting VRE? If you are healthy and living in the community, … most important thing you can do is wash your hands before eating, drinking, smoking or applying personal care …