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… Your Home Health Centre On this page: Overview Cold Pack … Otoscope Thermometer Overview More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the right tools, …
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… Gout: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Gout is a form of arthritis … the need to restrict what you eat. But making changes in your diet may still help with your gout. If you want to try an eating plan for gout, this …
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… Your Family Medical History On this page: Overview Overview … to know as much as you can about the health problems of your birth family. This information can help your doctor provide better care. Start with what you know. …
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… Manage Stress for Your Heart On this page: Overview … Everyone has some stress. But stress can be bad for your heart. If you have heart disease, stress can lead to … a heart attack. Taking steps to manage stress can improve your health and life. Try different ways to reduce stress, …
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… Assess Your Tobacco Use On this page: Overview Overview Whether you want to think about kicking your tobacco habit or not, you might find it interesting to take a look at the ways tobacco has worked its way into your everyday life. Check your response: Rarely Sometimes …
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… Assessing Your Asthma Knowledge On this page: Overview Related … Overview Understanding asthma can help you control your symptoms and reduce your risk of asthma attacks . The following statements …
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… Purifying Your Drinking Water On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Few things are more important to your health and survival during a long emergency than having … safe to drink. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are …
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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … when you were diagnosed. How long you've had the infection. Your age when you were infected. How much alcohol you drink. Your gender. If you are obese and/or have diabetes . If you …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 … support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. Community support and prenatal … residents of B.C.. Receiving these services is as simple as connecting with your health authority and completing a …
