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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, 2024 HealthLink BC … can occur in people of any age, but they are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can …
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… Information and resources on stroke for health care professionals Last updated February 4, 2024 Over … cardiovascular disease. Refer to this section for health care professionals for physical activity-specific … cardiovascular disease) should be supervised by a health care professional. Useful resources Aerobics Exercise …
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… Diabetes: Care of Blood Sugar Test Supplies On this page: Overview … Overview It's important to take care of your supplies so that you can test your blood sugar safely and get the most accurate results. Take care of your meter. Follow the care instructions from the …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Related … have diabetes, managing blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood … with your teeth or gums, see your dentist. How to take care of your teeth and gums Brush your teeth twice a day. …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Related … may help affect your child's moods. Here are some ways to care for your child who is starting antidepressants. Have … Call your child's doctor or nurse advice line or seek care right away for serious side effects. These don't happen …
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… Wrist Care: Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Actionset Overview … MD, MSc, FRCSC - Hand and Microvascular Surgery … Wrist Care Preventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome …
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… Information and resources on metabolic conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Canada has … overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% of adults in 2016. Diabetes and prediabetes affected 9.3% and … 2 diabetes. The handouts are intended to be used by health care providers and/or qualified exercise professionals to …
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… Information and resources on general health for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Regular … and all-cause mortality. Canadian guidelines recommend that adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to … conditions. The handouts are intended to be used by health care providers and/or qualified exercise professionals to …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick On this page: … Overview Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an important part of helping your child … alone, sleep near your infant or sleep in the bed with your older child. Talk with your doctor if you feel exhausted and …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy On this page: … Caring for a fussy baby can be stressful. Taking good care of yourself can help you cope with some of the challenges. Here are some things you can do to care for yourself when your baby is fussy. Understand your …
