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… Heart Valve Disease On this page: What are the types of heart valve disease? Heart valve disease can affect any of the four valves. A …
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… How the Heart Works On this page: Overview Overview Your heart is divided into two separate pumping systems, the right side and the left side. The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and pumps …
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… Sex and Your Heart On this page: Overview Overview … of a healthy life. It can be safe for people who have a heart problem. But some people may worry about having sex. … can enjoy sex again. Is it safe to have sex if you have a heart problem? You can ask your doctor to help you know if …
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… Myxoma Tumours of the Heart On this page: Overview Overview … They can occur almost anywhere in the body, including the heart. What problems can they cause? A myxoma tumour can … These include problems with blood flow through the heart and how well the heart pumps blood. If pieces of a …
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… Older adults and endurance fitness Last updated March 1, 2017 One … body’s large muscle groups and helps you have a stronger heart and lungs. Here are some things to keep in mind if … to a moderate level of intensity. This means raising your heart rate and causing you to sweat and breathe more …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview … around your middle). You have vascular disease, such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral … around your middle). You have vascular disease, such as heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, or peripheral …
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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … as codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children On this page: … clear liquids until you feel better. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … no tears, and a dry mouth and tongue; fast breathing and heartbeat; feeling very dizzy or light-headed; and not …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview … Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with … Choose water and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with …
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… Financial abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Financial abuse can happen to both men and women. Older adults at higher risk of financial abuse tend to be alone, … see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences . Why does …
