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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… water content and can help keep you hydrated Take a cool shower or bath or try a sponge or foot bath. You can also use … illness include: Irritability Thirst or dry mouth Fast heart rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy … be treated at home if they are caught early. If you are showing signs of mild/moderate heat-related illness, start …
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… are considered immune. Mumps is generally a mild disease. However, complications, including encephalitis, are more … Babies may be born with damage to their sight, hearing, heart and brain. Rubella outbreaks in health care facilities … Influenza immunization of health care workers has been shown to reduce illness and complications among patients in …
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… chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
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… damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood … foods lower in sodium. The percent daily value (%DV) shows you if the food has a little or a lot of sodium. 5% DV … goals. Your weight is not just a result of what you eat or how active you are. Many factors including genetics, …
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… physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how men and women may experience abuse or neglect … housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? To help prevent …
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… is different for everyone. Snack size, types of food, and how often we eat can change based on many factors. This … dietitian or visit www.healthlinkbc.ca   Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… helps their families, friends and communities. Research shows harm reduction activities can: Reduce stigma Increase … activities encourage people to use substances. Research shows that harm reduction activities do not encourage … and the Take Home Naloxone (THN) program, visit: Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com/ Toward the Heart – Harm …
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… as fine and gross motor skills, and thinking skills such as how to do things or how things work. Your child and play As a parent, you are … physical activity every day to build strong bones, muscles, heart and lungs. Try dancing, skipping, jumping or running …
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… sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive … (40 to 60 grams) of sugar per can. Check the label to see how much sugar the product contains. Sugary drinks are the …