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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults

… and full. Being mindful can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating … Fresh, cooked, frozen and low sodium canned are good choices Try preparing them in different ways, such as roasted, … 15% DV or more is a lot Cook from scratch more often using vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods …

Insect repellents and DEET

… a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age … than 3 years old. It should not be applied more than twice a day. Other non-DEET products that contain soybean oil …

Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… (also called vapes). They are battery-powered devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user inhales … pregnant people Switch completely from smoking to vaping. Using both may cause more health damage If you are vaping to … of vaping than there is for HTPs. What are the risks of using nicotine pouches? Nicotine pouches are a relatively …

Asbestos in drinking water

… safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – Safe Work Practices for Handling Asbestos at … be released into the drinking water distribution systems, causing people to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… sold to the public must be pasteurized and packaged in a licensed dairy plant. Only vitamins A and D may be added to … and soap residue has been removed. Next, sanitize bottles using either of the heat or chemical methods, as follows: … to help it cool faster until it reaches 20°C (68°F) or colder Bottle the milk: Pour the cooled milk into the …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… winter when water may be covered in snow or has turned to ice. It is important to note that after a bloom has ended … or playing. Some of the symptoms of exposure include jaundice (yellowing of the white of the eye and sensitivity to … To prevent illness from cyanobacteria: Follow advice from your local government, health authority and …

Influenza flu immunization Myths and facts

… refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the common cold or stomach flu, which can cause confusion. However, the … vaccines protect against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses. Fact: Influenza vaccines do not protect against the viruses or bacteria that cause colds or stomach illnesses, often called the stomach flu. …

Norovirus

… or if someone with this illness handles food, water or ice. Some foods can be contaminated with the virus at their … virus, follow these tips: Wash your hands, especially after using the toilet, changing diapers or before eating or … laundry soiled with vomit or diarrhea in a washing machine using detergent People who are ill and work as food handlers …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, … Drizzle olive, nut or seed oils over vegetables instead of using butter Use soft margarine or natural peanut, nut or … Consume less ready-made pastries, cakes, doughnuts, ice cream and fried salty snacks Use more vegetables and …

Toilet learning

… rather than “Good boy.” Always be gentle and use a kind voice. Here are some suggestions to help your child start using the toilet: Wait for a time when there aren’t other … started Make sure that everyone who cares for your child is using the same approach to toilet learning. This consistency …