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… immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate … Commercially bottled water Water that has been treated using a treatment system specifically designed to remove …
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… The vaccine is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able to spread influenza to those at high risk. People at high risk of serious illness from … or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, … sharing needles, syringes or other drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have vaginal, anal or oral sex …
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… “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … them at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin C include: Red, … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy drinks. This despite warnings on … mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration …
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… drinking water with too much manganese? Drinking water with high levels of manganese may harm brain development in … was only considered a nuisance in drinking water (e.g. causing stains on laundry, plumbing fixtures, etc.). However, … new scientific studies show health effects from exposure to high levels of manganese in drinking water. This new …
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… level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The health risk is also labeled “low”, “moderate”, “high” or “very high”. The AQHI also provides advice on how to minimize …
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… Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods …
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… Extreme heat happens when the heat and humidity are much higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. … and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood …
