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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated April 25, 2023 HealthLink … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard … your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What dietary changes …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and …
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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 influenza, include: …
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… drinking water with too much manganese? Drinking water with high levels of manganese may harm brain development in … new scientific studies show health effects from exposure to high levels of manganese in drinking water. This new … laundry and fixtures. The only way to know if you have high levels of manganese is to test your water. The water …
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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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… lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate reduces the amount of oxygen in the … to nitrate than bottle-fed infants. In severe cases, high levels of nitrate can cause an infant to turn a …
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… breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium include: Milk and dairy products such as … each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. … age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood …
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… of arsenic in groundwater supplies like wells is usually higher than in surface water supplies such as lakes, streams … of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term exposure to very high levels of arsenic in drinking water over days or weeks can lead to arsenic poisoning. Exposure to high levels of arsenic may cause stomach pain, vomiting, …
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… supplementation. Is there anything I should limit or avoid? High mercury fish. Choose fish low in mercury, such as … and chocolate. Caffeinated energy drinks. Many have high levels of caffeine, added vitamins, minerals, amino …
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… chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the … Women over the age of 50 and men over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods …
