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… 24 hours a day. How is the care paid for? Most provincial health plans and private insurance cover hospice palliative … Care Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … - Palliative Medicine Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Having water that is safe to drink is essential to your health and survival during a long emergency. Knowing how to … 50 litres of water. Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Thomas M. Bailey MD - … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Thomas M. Bailey MD - …
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… Overview Nail care is important for health and safety. A person can accidentally scratch … Personal Care Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … RN - Registered Nurse Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… how much sodium there is in food can help you make more healthy food choices. The table below lists foods and their … Nutrient File. Accessed July 2019. *Note: Consult with your health care provider before using a salt substitute with … needs and preferences, call 8-1-1 and ask to speak to a HealthLink BC dietitian. For additional information, see the …
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… Healthy Eating: Getting Support When Changing Your Eating … is important in making behaviour changes that affect health. footnote 1 Some people that you may expect to … Families that regularly eat meals together tend to eat healthier foods and be closer to a healthy weight than those …
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… Managing your allergies is an important part of your health and can help you avoid other problems. How can you … Triggers Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … and Immunology Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… agitated, or withdrawn. If you suspect a problem, have a health professional evaluate the person's hearing and … Dementia Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … Neurology Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… the joint normally because of pain, injury, or a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or a stroke. Any shoulder … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Orthopedic Surgery Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… decision to treat should also consider a person's general health, age, and availability of antiviral medicines. … 167–185. Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … MD - Hepatology Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… solid food) and then add low-fibre foods. Depending on your health problem, you may eat low-fibre foods for just a short … raisins, or figs Raw fruit Popcorn Healthy Eating Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
