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… GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal … or inflammation of the esophagus. You can make changes to your lifestyle to help relieve your symptoms of GERD. Here … GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to …
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… Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Actionset Overview One reason that many of us are not at a healthy weight is because, somewhere along the line, we stopped listening to our … recognize those signals. How can you get back in touch with your hunger signals? Figure out where you are now First, …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … Overview In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. Even a slight fall can sometimes cause a … with your ability to be steady as you walk and move. Drug interactions. Sometimes one medicine you are taking …
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… Helping Your Teen Become a Safe Driver On this page: Overview … about driving that parents need to emphasize: Don't eat, use a cell phone, or take your eyes off the road for even a … condition. Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is both dangerous and illegal. Riding in a car with a …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … If the virus stays in the body for a long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage … dental floss, nail files, needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with another person …
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… Breastfeeding: Tobacco, Alcohol, and Drugs On this page: Overview Overview If … many things that you eat, drink, or take into your body end up in your breast milk and may harm your baby. … breastfed. Alcohol. If you drink a lot of alcohol, it can cause a lack of energy and other health problems for your …
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… Blackouts Caused by Alcohol or Drugs On this page: Overview Related … People around you may not notice anything different about your behaviour. You might do the things you normally do, …
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… Buying Online Drugs Safely On this page: Overview … Overview You can safely buy medicine online if you use online pharmacies recommended by the U.S. National … doesn't have a licensed pharmacist available to answer your questions. The website isn't "secure." This means that …
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… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … Access to safer substance use supplies Take home naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and social … or substance use disorder, it is important to take care of yourself: Participate in an in-person or online support …
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… Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Actionset Overview Your teeth can last a lifetime … and floss your teeth Brush your teeth 2 times a day, and use a toothbrush with soft bristles. Follow these tips when … left on the teeth after you brush. You can buy them at most drugstores. Floss at least once a day. Choose the type and …
