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… pressure medicines to lower blood pressure. Manage other health problems You can help lower your chance of having another stroke by managing certain other health problems. Problems that increase your risk of having … blood pressure. High cholesterol. If you have any of these health problems, you can manage them with a healthy …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … and women may experience abuse or neglect differently, see HealthLinkBC File #93c Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: … abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis or after a major change in health. Some older …
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… unplanned pregnancy. Be sure to tell your doctor about any health problems you have or medicines you take. He or she … covered, and some are not covered at all by provincial health plans. Whether it protects you from infection. Latex … a lasting method of birth control might be best. Your health issues. Some birth control methods may not be safe …
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… symptoms. And if they are not treated, they can lead to health problems. Testing and treatment are important to help protect the health of you and your partner(s). STIs caused by bacteria … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, …
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… Role of Pets in Human Disease Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 61a Download PDF Document English … Vietnamese Pets make wonderful companions and help keep us healthy and active. However, like people, they can become … information on diseases that these animals can spread, see HealthLinkBC File #61b Petting Zoo and Open Farm Visits . …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: Frailty: Loss of muscle mass, grip strength … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child …
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… Using alcohol or drugs can affect young people's general health, physical growth, and emotional and social … effects that alcohol and drugs can have on their children's health, schoolwork, and relationships. Facts About Alcohol … injury and death in young people. It also causes social and health problems. footnote 1 Even casual use of certain drugs …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … Continue to offer human milk. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #69c Baby’s first foods . What do I eat …
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… call your doctor right away. Early treatment may prevent health problems or damage to your tattoo. Minor skin … a tattoo and restore your normal skin colour and texture. Health Canada recommends that you avoid black henna dyes and … (PPD) because of the risk of an allergic reaction. Health Canada encourages everyone to report adverse …
