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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … and drinks add calories to the diet, which can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Limit the …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 … snacks, along with a list of snack ideas. Tips for healthy snacking At the grocery store Plan snacks in advance … well with yogurt, cheese or nuts When possible, prepare healthy snacks ahead of time. Try some of these time-saving …
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… Pregnancy and dental health Last updated July 1, 2021 … periodontal disease and having a pre-term or low-birth weight baby. These babies are at greater risk of having … risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 … Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your … developing baby. What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy? As well as not drinking alcohol, there …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … A person with HIV can pass the virus to their baby during pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because … as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … to help support your liver and overall health. Aim for a healthy eating pattern that includes vegetables and fruits, … in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m losing weight? If you are underweight, losing weight without …
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… Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated … high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time … else can I do to lower my blood pressure? If you have extra weight, losing even small amounts may help to lower your …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated … Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating are: Low … my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically active Quit smoking Get enough sleep …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … medication works at its best. Steps you can take Follow a healthy and well-balanced diet. You do not need to stop … Get medically approved non-emergency health information. … Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube … Why is folate important for my health? Folate helps make healthy new cells. If you do not get enough folate, you … acid is not enough to lower the risk of NTDs. To protect against NTDs, take a daily multivitamin with folic acid. …
