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… using fluoridated water, children develop strong teeth. As adults, they will have fewer cavities or missing teeth. Adults who drink fluoridated water can also expect to have …
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… (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults (#68j) Managing constipation with diet: adults (#68l) Vitamin D and your health (#68n) … Fibre and …
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… of exercise Canadian physical activity guidelines for adults with multiple sclerosis (Canadian Society for …
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… the varicella virus) without the consent of your doctor. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of the … the varicella virus) without the consent of your doctor. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Adults should not take more than 4000 milligrams (4 grams) … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of …
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… a time-out to calm down and think about their behaviour. An older child might lose a privilege for unacceptable … a time-out to calm down and think about their behaviour. An older child might lose a privilege for unacceptable …
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… widely used commercially, but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape … and trade workers involved in renovations and repairs to older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if …
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… metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity … (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected 26.4% or 8.3 million adults in 2016. Overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% or 10.6 million adults in 2016. In 2015, 9.3% or 3.4 million adults were …
