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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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… 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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… Primary care in your community Last updated November 25, 2024 Overview Image … Indigenous and community providers and others. Find your Primary Care Network Search by city, town or health authority region to learn more about your community’s PCN. You can also search our list of all …
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… Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Actionset Overview Even though asthma is a … can help you feel and breathe better and help keep your lungs healthy. If you have been recently diagnosed with … your peak flow readings, your symptoms, and your asthma triggers. And if you have an attack, write down what you …
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… Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life On this page: Overview … is a challenging condition. It can affect all areas of your child's life. Many children who have asthma miss school days. When this happens, have your child call a friend to ask about the work that was …
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… Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child On this page: Overview Related … time following the different aspects of treatment, such as avoiding substances that cause symptoms (triggers) and knowing what to do during an asthma attack . …