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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC … out of every 4 Canadian adults report some level of hearing loss or hearing disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC … can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild hearing loss is sometimes … syndromes, like Down syndrome, Pendred and Alport Low birth weight – less than 1200 grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal …
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… that does not go away after resting. Other symptoms include loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort and fever. Some … in the freezer to have at another meal. What if I’m losing weight? If you are underweight, losing weight without … or have a small appetite, you may not be eating enough calories to meet your energy needs. To help prevent weight …
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… cilantro, cumin or mint Sugar Sugary foods and drinks add calories to the diet, which can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Limit …
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… stroke and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to one to 2 drinks per week as a lower risk option. … else can I do to lower my blood pressure? If you have extra weight, losing even small amounts may help to lower your … the way they eat can result in small amounts of weight loss, or help to prevent or slow weight gain. Call 8-1-1 to …
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… It is important to recognize the signs of hearing loss early so that children can receive any supports they … in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent hearing loss (approximately 1 out of every 400 births). For babies … care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby …
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… (for example, broken hip or broken ankle), head injuries, loss of mobility and independence, long-term disability and … increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength and balance, mobility … major muscle groups at least twice a week (such as lifting weights) and activities that challenge balance (such as tai …
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… very small portions of these foods provide a good source of calories and nutrients Provide structured snack times in …
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… my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically active Quit smoking Get enough sleep … stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to 1 to 2 drinks per week as a lower risk option. … HealthLinkBC Healthy Weights: …
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… if they do not have access to a cool indoor environment. Weight normally gained during a pregnancy can make it harder … skin Not sweating Severe nausea and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of consciousness Increased heart rate and rapid, …
