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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Low-Risk Drinking Guidelines Health Benefits and Risks of Alcohol Problem Drinking … levels? In general, limit how much you drink.  Canadian health experts recommend that Canadians consider reducing …
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… Mental Health Problems and Stigma On this page: Overview Overview If you have a mental health problem, you may worry about what other people will … that someone can tell is enough to cause concern. Mental health problems can include bipolar disorder , depression , …
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Health benefits of physical activity Last updated January 7, … 2025 Being physically active has many benefits for physical health, mental health and social well-being. People of all ages and …
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… Choosing a Health Care Provider On this page: Overview Overview Choosing a doctor or other health care provider is very important. The relationship you have with your health care provider greatly influences the health decisions …
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… Electronic Medical and Health Records On this page: Overview … records commonly used by patients and doctors: Personal health record (PHR) Electronic medical record (EMR) Electronic health record (EHR) PHR, or personal health record …
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… Making Wise Health Decisions On this page: Overview Skills for Making Wise Health Decisions Overview Throughout your life you will have to make health decisions for yourself and your family. The decisions …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … fats are liquid. Unsaturated fats are considered the healthiest type of dietary fat. Why is fat important? …
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Health Claims on Food Labels On this page: Overview Overview Food makers can make health claims about certain nutrients, such as calcium, … fibre, and fat, that are found naturally in foods. The health claims must be balanced and based on current, …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview Overview Health professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV … is responsible for managing exposures, such as occupational health or infection control. Prompt reporting is essential. …
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… Your Home Health Centre On this page: Overview Cold Pack Humidifier … Thermometer Overview More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. … Self-care tools are the basic equipment of your home health centre. Store all your self-care tools and supplies …