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… rehabilitation (rehab) program, you will work with many health professionals. Each will have a specific role in your … rehab, make sure to stay in touch with your doctor or other health professionals who can keep track of your progress and health. You will probably keep in close contact with your …
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… Information Screening Overview Depression is a mental health condition that makes you feel sad, lose interest in … often part of a routine checkup. That's because your mental health is just as important as your physical health. And depression is very common. It affects people of …
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… blood sugar. Insulin pumps are very expensive. Contact your health plan to see if costs for the pump and the supplies … practice. Insulin pumps are very expensive. Contact your health plan to see if costs for the pump and the supplies … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Using an insulin pump Using an …
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… Contact us You can contact HealthLink BC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to get health information and advice.  By phone You can reach us toll-free at 8-1-1 . You will speak with a health service navigator, who can guide you. You can also …
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… uncomfortable. Learn more Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) … (PCOS) Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … and Gynecology Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… disease, regular exercise is safe and can improve: The health of your heart and blood vessels Physical fitness and … Even doing a little bit of activity can have important health benefits. Useful resources Heart Health Tips: Exercise (University of Ottawa Heart Institute, …
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… more detailed than the PAR-Q+ and includes questions about health conditions and provides advice. Once you have … required to visit a qualified exercise professional or your health care provider for more information before becoming … or engaging in a fitness appraisal. Be sure to tell y our health care provider about the PAR-Q+/ePAR med- X+ and to …
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… alcohol and medicines. Doing any of these can cause serious health problems and problems with money and the law. It also … or work. Signs of this disorder are similar to symptoms of health conditions that many older adults have, such as … or even fatal. In older adults, alcohol can trigger some health problems or make them worse. These health problems …
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… or she wants to stop taking medicines. Talk with his or her health professional about what the options are. Make changes … in the medicine routine only after consulting with the health professional. And keep records about these changes … may be a good option. Discuss injections with your health professional to see whether they may be right for the …
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… Pregnancy Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC This …