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… have a baby, learning more about your fertility and staying healthy can improve your chances. Healthy eating, keeping active and avoiding certain … pregnancy. Learn about when you may want to get help from health care providers with trying to conceive. Ovulation and …
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… make it hard to sleep, and take a toll on your mental health. Getting control over your money can ease some of … fund. Even a few dollars each week will add up to a good amount of money saved by the end of a year. Reward … or guidance. Talk to someone in your family, a partner, a good friend, or someone in your church community. Sharing …
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… liver condition. If your itching is severe, talk with your healthcare provider. Increased fatigue Rest often and listen … slow breaths through the mouth Wear loose clothing Use good posture Get plenty of rest Difficulty sleeping Practice … labour. If you plan to give birth in a hospital, this is a good time to: Pack your hospital labour kit Arrange care for …
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… diet can provide all the nutrients you need for a healthy pregnancy. If you eat a vegetarian diet, pay special … dairy products, be sure to get calcium from other sources. Good sources of calcium include calcium-fortified products … body, so make an effort to get enough zinc in your diet. Good sources of zinc include leavened whole grains (such as …
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… about weight management Most people think that being at a healthy weight means being "thin." Actually, a healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. It's more about healthy living than what …
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… helps protect yourself, your community and B.C.’s health care system this respiratory illness season. Starting … below. BCCDC: Influenza Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Influenza (Flu) Immunization: Myths …
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… worry about money. You may be worried that your provincial health plan or private insurance won't cover the cost of … takes strength and courage to seek help from others. Mental health problems are real and can affect your physical health. They often involve chemicals in the brain or …
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… Started Practicing thoughts and behaviours that boost your health may help build well-being. These include everything … Appreciate the little things: a nice day, a pet, or a good meal. Find a physical activity that you enjoy. Some … Appreciate the little things: a nice day, a pet, or a good meal. Find a physical activity that you enjoy. Some …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider may screen you for BV if you are …
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… Even though living with arthritis can be stressful, the good news is that you can do some simple things to feel … of arthritis. Online forums and chat groups are also good places to find support. Keep a pain diary. Write down … bending, or standing. Stay positive Adopting a "good-health attitude" and healthy habits, such as eating a …
