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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food …

… causes including other illnesses, self-protection, heat, stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What … moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. This greatly reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical …

Financial abuse of older adults

… of emotional abuse. These situations can lead to ongoing stress and financial strain for an older adult. An older …

Iron and Your Health

… meal. Wait 1 to 2 hours after eating. These beverages can reduce the amount of non-heme iron absorbed from foods. Do I …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… facility involves: Following policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause …

Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

… www.islandhealth.ca/about-us/accountability/emergency-management Northern Health www.northernhealth.ca Vancouver … PreparedBC at www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency management/preparedbc . … Caring for seniors in long-term …

Lead in drinking water

… suppliers take steps to adjust the qualities of water to reduce corrosion. Schools have been advised to sample water … not safe, they are advised to take the necessary steps to reduce lead in school drinking water. Owners of buildings … for assessing their own plumbing and taking actions to reduce lead. How can I protect myself and my family? If …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… communities. Research shows harm reduction activities can: Reduce stigma Increase access to support programs, and health and social services Reduce sharing of substance use equipment Reduce hepatitis C and HIV Reduce deaths and harms from drug …

Disinfecting drinking water

… water stands the better it works to disinfect the water To reduce chlorine taste, let the water stand uncovered for a … What if the water is cloudy or murky? Cloudy water can reduce the effectiveness of a disinfectant, so it is important to clarify water as a first step. Reduce cloudiness by pouring the water through a clean cloth …

Manganese in drinking water

… and children. You may wish to consider water treatment to reduce levels or find other sources of drinking water over … reducing high levels of manganese. Appropriate treatment to reduce levels of manganese in drinking water include: … any device that meets NSF/ANSI Standard 42 is able to reduce manganese to safe levels. How you select an …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

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