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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you lower your risk from drinking? If you choose to drink alcohol, the key is to keep your drinking at the lowest possible levels. It's important …
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… Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download … If you are spending more time outdoors, you may increase your risk of getting injured from insect bites or extreme … summer months, read the information below on taking care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Aim to include several of these foods each day to meet your calcium needs. If you don't eat foods high in calcium daily, it may be hard to meet your needs. What affects how much calcium is absorbed? Many …
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… PTSD and Your Family On this page: Overview … stress disorder (PTSD) can be a challenge for you and your family. Your family may find it hard to accept some of the changes …
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… You can access primary care services and providers through your local Primary Care Network (PCN). Within a PCN, teams of providers work together so that all your care is coordinated. Primary care includes things like … other health clinics. Image Find out about primary care in your community Primary Care Networks are being established …
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… 4, 2024 Overview There’s lots to learn as you get to know your new baby. Find advice on how to provide the care your … stopping when it’s time Thumb-sucking versus pacifier use Caring for more than one baby Preparing siblings for meeting … delicate care during the first few months after birth. Caring for a baby's nails Diaper rash Infant massage …
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… popped, you may need to drain it. If you do decide to drain your blister, be sure to follow these steps: Wash your hands and gently wash the area around the blister. Wipe … HIV, cancer, or heart disease. Draining a blister increases your risk of infection. You think your blister is from a …
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… Feeding Your Infant On this page: Overview … fed on demand. This means that you breast- or bottle-feed your infant whenever he or she shows signs of hunger, rather than setting a strict schedule. You let your infant stop feeding at will, even if there is milk left …
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… Bonding With Your Newborn On this page: Overview … Overview You naturally develop an emotional bond with your newborn simply by spending time together, being … special planning, keep the following in mind. Respond to your newborn's crying. Newborn babies cannot act with …
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… Feeding your baby Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … is around 6 months old, they are ready to have solid food. Your baby will begin to show interest in solid foods and your family’s eating behaviour. Chestfeeding is a term that …
