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… Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily through your body. Do I need to have a bowel movement every day? No, not … (stool softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or …
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… Your child's feelings Last updated April 1, 2019 HealthLink … your child may still pick up on your feelings and become stressed if they think that they are the cause. Talk about … help you form the strong bond that your baby’s brain and body needs to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body fluids and your skin has an open wound, healing sore, or scratch, wash …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium … how much calcium is absorbed from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon …
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… coughing Hands clutched to throat and other signs of distress while eating, drinking or taking medication Unable to … sitting up straight while eating People are prompted and reminded to swallow, slow down, or continue eating or drinking …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … to the back of his head, the entire left side of his body was limp, and he was drooling. Janet rushed Nathan to …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …
