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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating well and being active can help you stay healthy and strong as you age. … eating includes taking time to eat and being aware of when you are hungry and full. Being mindful can help you … in the fridge or a bowl of fruit on the counter so they are quick to grab One quarter of your plate with whole grain …

Vitamin D and your health

… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many … milk Adults over the age of 50 years What should I look for when choosing a vitamin D supplement? Choose a supplement …

Trichomoniasis

… and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …

Cervicitis

… have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… or thick discharge can make the eyelids sticky, especially when you sleep. A cloth dipped in warm water and applied gently … applying drops or ointment. Applying eye drops Follow these tips when applying eye drops: Before applying eye drops make …

Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to … caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs, … when you cough, sneeze or laugh Air out rooms you are staying in by opening the window (if the weather allows) …

Roseola

… should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to … in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot … of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not known how …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… legally added to milk. Vitamin A improves eyesight, helps you to see better at night or in dim light, and helps you to tell colours apart. Vitamin D helps your body absorb … the 15 second timer over again Cool the milk: Cool the milk quickly by putting the top part of the double boiler in an …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… Document Vietnamese What is constipation? Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or … bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer, eating disorders, underactive thyroid, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple …