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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … on doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, … in order to minimize the health risks to you and your family. What are the health hazards of lead exposure? …
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… Mind-Body Wellness On this page: Health Tools Healing Body and Mind … What is the mind-body connection? Your mind and body are powerful allies. How you think can affect how you feel. And how you feel can affect your thinking. An example of this mind-body connection is …
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… Stop Negative Thoughts: Choosing a Healthier Way of Thinking On this page: … Healthy thinking can teach you to know what thoughts of yours—both helpful and not helpful—affect problems or … stop negative thoughts, you may be more able to care for yourself and handle life's challenges. You will feel better. …
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… Exercising Safely With Arthritis On this page: Get started Health Tools Get started Exercise is one of the best things you can do to help keep your muscles strong and reduce joint pain and stiffness. And … weight. But you want to make sure that you don't hurt your joints when you exercise. Before you get started, ask …
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… Insomnia On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens Examinations and … insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep problem that affects your daily life. It can cause you to have trouble falling … include health problems, medicines, and stressful events. Your habits before bedtime may also affect how well you …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby’s brain and nervous system develop all throughout …
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… Cardiac Rehabilitation On this page: Health Tools What Happens Phases of Cardiac Rehab Why It Is … health. Cardiac rehab can help you feel better and reduce your risk of future heart problems. The program includes … The team designs a program just for you, based on your health and goals. Then they give you support to help …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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Healthy Habits for Kids On this page: Health … good habits are in place, it's easier to resist bad ones. Your child's habits start with you The most important thing to remember is that you are your child's role model. Your habits affect your children's …
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… Environmental Illness On this page: Overview Health Tools Indoor Air Pollutants Preventing Health … or other health hazards could be making you sick, talk to your doctor. How is it diagnosed? An environmental illness can be hard to diagnose. You and your doctor may not know what is causing your symptoms. Or …