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… your bones. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Get regular weight-bearing exercise. Avoid drinking too much alcohol. If you smoke, … are the most common medicines used to prevent bone loss in people who have osteoporosis. They slow the way bone …
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… Babies who were born prematurely or with a low birthweight are at higher risk of death while bedsharing. The … as this protects against SIDS and has many other benefits. Breastfeeding is easier when you share a room with your … you to be close to your baby. For more information about breastfeeding, see HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or …
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… Feeding your baby Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for infants and … their lives, babies get all the nutrition they need through breastfeeding and a vitamin D supplement. Once a baby is … feed their baby from their bodies. Both chestfeeding and breastfeeding are used below to ensure that all parents feel …
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… Eating healthy foods, not smoking, and staying at a healthy weight are other ways you can be heart-healthy and help … body and mind healthy too. The added benefits of regular exercise include: Mental well-being and stress relief. … is done afterwards. Increased bone strength, if the exercise includes weight-bearing exercises, such as jogging …
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… too much alcohol, eating a lot of sodium (salt), being overweight, and not exercising. What are the symptoms? High … Eat heart-healthy foods, and limit sodium. Get regular exercise. Limit alcohol. Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and … artery disease , heart attack , and stroke . Vision loss and kidney disease. Arteries also carry blood and …
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… a transcript for this video (PDF, 503KB). Useful resources Breastfeeding Successful breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your … VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding positions VIDEO: Cup feeding and other feeding …
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… woman. But it's most common during the first 6 months of breastfeeding. You can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up infection, and … can help prevent mastitis. Breastfeed regularly. Routine breastfeeding prevents bacteria from building up. If you …
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… include urinating often, being very thirsty, losing weight without trying, being hungrier than usual, and having … insulin, making healthy food choices, and getting regular exercise can help control blood sugar. You'll also need to … sugar include: Thirst. Needing to urinate often. Weight loss. Blurry vision. Common symptoms of low blood sugar …
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… reduce hot flashes and long-term health risks. Get regular exercise. It can help you manage your weight, keep your heart and bones strong, and lift your … vaginal and urinary tract infections. Higher risk of tooth loss and gum disease. When To Call Call your doctor if you …
