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… children and youth Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Healthy eating is important for your child's growth and … more about helping your child to eat well and develop a healthy attitude towards their body, food and eating. … on pregnancy and baby care up to 6 months. Covers many topics including nutrition. Toddler's First Steps Parent …
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… Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate) On this page: Health Tools What is … is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy. Or it could be a sign of a problem with the heart's … not cause any problems. It can be a sign of being very fit. Healthy young adults and athletes often have heart rates of …
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… Estrogen Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … that the baby may have certain problems or birth defects. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term …
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… Obesity On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk What Happens … Weight-Loss Strategies and Programs Tips for Getting to a Healthy Weight Medicines Surgery … What is obesity? Obesity means having an unhealthy amount of body fat. This puts your health in danger. …
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… On this page: Things you can do to prevent injury Mental health For more information Things you can do to prevent … To learn more, see: Seniors' falls can be prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults … Child safety: Preventing drowning Safety tips for swimmers (HealthLinkBC File #39) Mental health Stress, social …
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… Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … your other immunizations are up to date will help keep you healthy and your immune system strong. For more information … see our B.C. Immunization Schedules web page Eat healthy foods and be physically active to help keep your …
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… Infection Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … - Internal Medicine Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …
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… Depression On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk? Prevention … What is depression? Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest … are depressed, he or she will ask you questions about your health and feelings. Your doctor also may do a physical …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What are some health concerns of combustion by-products? Carbon monoxide … illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen dioxide exposure Particulate …