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… you become more active. But some of the most important health benefits come with being active over time. Your … that you are the type of person who makes time for your own health, including physical activity. Look at other people … avoid pain. Current as of: October 10, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I want … fill in the following information. Condition or disease Health professional who diagnosed the condition What was the … tests (blood, urine, X-rays, or other tests) that this health professional did not order? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, …
HealthLinkBC files
… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
HealthLinkBC files
… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which …
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… member ages, you may have concerns about how to manage health problems. Most people would like to stay in their … long-term care? People may consider long-term care when a health condition makes meeting health and personal needs hard or impossible to do on their …
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… independence. You also begin to be responsible for your own health in this stage. You become responsible for your nutritional, physical, and medical needs. Developing healthy habits at this time—such as good nutrition, regular … and safer sex practices—is important for lifelong good health and happiness. You learn new aspects of independence …
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… of ACEs include violence, neglect, abuse, and family mental health or substance use problems. What are some examples of … drug use, or misusing prescription medicines. Mental health problems in the home. A household member is depressed, has mental health issues, or has attempted or died by suicide. …
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… Overview A bite injury may need to be closed by a health professional, may require antibiotic medicines, or … time that has passed since the bite occurred. The general health of the person bitten. It is important to determine if your wound needs to be closed by a health professional. Your risk of infection increases the …
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… Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? … home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your health authority For information related to concussion from your health authority, where available, click on the links below. …
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… before and during your appointment to follow up on a health problem. Concerns What health problem is the reason for this return appointment? … call to report signs and symptoms? When should I contact my health professional? Fill in the appropriate box below with …
