230 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting physical activity and movement to avoid falls can cause further … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do …
HealthLinkBC files
… Cryptococcal disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is cryptococcal disease? Cryptococcal disease, also known as cryptococcosis, is a fungal infection …
HealthLinkBC files
… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … including people. While most tick bites do not result in disease, some do. Ticks live in tall grass and wooded areas. … the tick is identified as the type of tick that can carry diseases, you will be provided instructions to keep the tick …
HealthLinkBC files
… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … treats or food. Wash your hands before preparing food, eating or smoking Make sure that children wash their hands …
HealthLinkBC files
… 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … adults? Abuse and neglect can take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. … may also lose interest in life, change their habits such as eating, drinking or taking medications. They may experience …
HealthLinkBC files
… 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 …
HealthLinkBC files
… Hand, foot and mouth disease Last updated July 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in …
HealthLinkBC files
… Fifth disease (parvovirus infection) Last updated October 29, 2024 … File number 54 Download PDF Document English What is fifth disease? Fifth disease is an infection caused by a virus … who has fifth disease. What is the treatment? For generally healthy people, home treatment is usually the only care …
HealthLinkBC files
… so you can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of … likely to develop complications like pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility from STIs, or immune system failure … ://smartsexresource.com/sexually-transmitted-infections/stis-conditions/condoms Condoms made from lambskin or sheepskin …
HealthLinkBC files
… Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on … higher your chances of getting exposed to STIs. Talk about prevention Talk to your partner(s) about STIs and how you …
