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… Alcohol and young people Last updated July 1, 2024 Any amount of alcohol use comes with risks. The risks are even higher for young people. Alcohol is a leading cause of death and social issues in …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability …
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… Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs On this page: Overview Overview Alcohol is part of many traditions and is often served at … you. If you're in a situation where someone is offering you alcohol or drugs, try this: Look the person in the eye. In a …
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… Healthy aging Last updated January 25, 2024 As you enter middle age, … experience of getting older. On this page: What is healthy aging? Staying active Healthy eating Mental well-being … Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking Stress Management Alcohol and Aging: Your Health Preventive health and safety …
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… Healthy Aging On this page: Overview Health Tools Normal Aging … This makes it more and more important to reduce the toxins, alcohol, and unneeded medicine that you take in, and to … anxiety, and stress worse. Avoid the depressant effect of alcohol and sedative use. Eat healthy meals and snacks. …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Topic … Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Health Benefits and Risks of Alcohol Problem Drinking Harm-Reduction Strategies Alcohol can be a part of many people's lives and may have a …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is fetal alcohol spectrum disorder? Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe …
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… Self-Test for Breath Alcohol On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How It Is … Risks Results Test Overview A breath alcohol test is an estimate of your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). The test measures the amount of …
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… Alcohol and smoking after pregnancy Last updated January 18, … can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all while breastfeeding. Alcohol can affect babies’ sleep or decrease the amount of …
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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview … But there isn't enough evidence to tell us if drinking alcohol actually helps your heart. If you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink. But if you do not drink …
