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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… throat, sinus and stomach Heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure Dental diseases, including receding gums and …
Healthy eating

Food sources of sodium

… sodium, but eating too much can increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults only need 1500 …
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Alzheimers Disease

… that show how well you can do daily tasks. You may get blood tests and tests that look at your brain. How is … you can do daily tasks. The examination usually includes blood tests to look for another cause of your problems. You … that show how well you can do daily tasks. You may get blood tests and tests that look at your brain. How is …
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COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you from …
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Wellbeing

… connections. An healthy aging brain Mental health Mind-body wellness Fraser Health Authority: Mental wellness …
Medical tests

Ambulatory Electrocardiogram EKG

… from your heart. No electricity is sent through your body. So there is no chance of getting an electric shock. … from your heart. No electricity is sent through your body. So there is no chance of getting an electric shock. …
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Chemical Peel

… They can be done on the face and on other parts of the body. A light peel may also be used to prepare the skin for … They can be done on the face and on other parts of the body. A light peel may also be used to prepare the skin for …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… unable to breathe. If the airway is partly blocked, the body tries to clear the airway by coughing. If the airway is …
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Getting Enough Folic Acid Folate

… is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called … is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called …
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Bunions

… your toe and joint and check their range of motion. X-rays, blood tests, and other tests are also sometimes used. How is … your toe and joint and check their range of motion. X-rays, blood tests, and other tests are also sometimes used. How is …