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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last … cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or stroke. To help lower LDL, follow a … Canada's Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating …
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… the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in … For those with frailty or mobility limitations, not using assistive mobility aids, such as walkers or canes, not using … to your local government If you need an assistive mobility device, consult a physiotherapist, occupational therapist or …
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… be done with do-it-yourself tests. The cost of a testing device and results is about $30 to $50. A long-term radon … to or below the guideline. Where can I get a radon testing device? For a list of suppliers of radon testing devices, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control …
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… or safe type of alcohol you can drink during pregnancy Assist Offer practical support. For example, help with … care provider, friends, family or a counselor to get the assistance and support you need. For more information or a …
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… if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure Have congestive heart failure Have insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus Have … to disinfect water. Commercially available water treatment devices, drops or tablets Various treatment products …
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… know how to use them: Flashlight Fire-making kit Signalling device (i.e. whistle) Extra food and water Extra clothing Navigational and communication devices First aid kit Emergency blanket and shelter Pocket … an emergency. Don’t depend solely on technology Equipment failure and lack of reception can happen in the outdoors. …
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… transplants Do not share personal care items or medical devices that could have tiny amounts of blood on them, such … of the liver, called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk to your … 24-hour support If you use substances, visit Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com for information about drug …
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… E-cigarettes (also called vapes). They are battery-powered devices that heat vaping liquid into a vapour. The user … tobacco products. Like e-cigarettes, they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so … may damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and …
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… Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free for … chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… 65 years of age and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities People with underlying medical … or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis and pericarditis) have been reported … provider if you: Were diagnosed with inflammation of the heart (myocarditis or pericarditis) by a physician after a …
