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Health features
… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, temperatures in British Columbia … Prickly heat rash Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35b) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat (HealthLinkBC File #35a) Sunburn Heat …
Medical tests
… In some cases, a dye ( contrast material ) may be used during the MRI to show pictures of structures more clearly. … to reduce the noise. You will be asked to hold still during the scan. You may be asked to hold your breath for … technologist will watch through a window and talk with you during the test. How long the test takes The test usually …
Health topics
… pregnant, you can also spread them to your baby before or during the birth. STIs are common. But they don't always … time. Use a lubricant. If there's a lack of lubrication during intercourse, lubricants like K-Y Jelly or Astroglide … help prevent tearing of the skin. Small tears in the vagina during vaginal sex or in the rectum during anal sex allow …
Medical tests
… builds up in testicular tissues (nuclear medicine test). During a testicular scan, the tracer is injected into a vein … clothes. You will be given a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. The technologist cleans the site on your … are done about 15 minutes apart. You need to lie very still during each scan to avoid blurring the pictures. The camera …
Health topics
… of sleep each day. Sleep gives your brain a little holiday. During this break, your brain has time to: Grow and repair … include: Sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is breathing that stops during sleep. The problem can be mild or severe, based on … or twitching deep in the toes, ankles, knees, or hips—often during sleep. The symptoms can wake you up, disturbing your …
Medications
… changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and exercise to assist in treatment and prevention of ulcers. Do … changes such as stress-reducing programs, diet changes and exercise to assist in treatment and prevention of ulcers. Do …
Medications
… constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. Use this medication for temporary relief of … constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. Use this medication for temporary relief of …
HealthLinkBC files
… for more information Get regular exercise Avoid smoking. For information about quitting …
Health topics
… diabetes, you may need to take insulin if diet and exercise have not helped to keep your blood sugar levels … diabetes, you may need to take insulin if diet and exercise have not helped to keep your blood sugar levels …
Health topics
… safe. Try to do at least 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous exercise a week. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar … safe. Try to do at least 2½ hours of moderate to vigorous exercise a week. If you have diabetes, keep your blood sugar …
