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… Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download … picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) Food Safety: Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Home canning – how to avoid botulism …
Health topics
… Blood Clots in the Leg Veins On this page: Overview Related … the knee. Iliac and femoral veins are in the groin area. Lower (distal) leg veins are those below the knee. Distal … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Feeding your baby Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … baby’s diet. Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (HealthLinkBC File #69a) Combining breastfeeding and … Introducing solid foods to your baby Baby's first foods (HealthLinkBC File #69c) Feeding your baby: Sample meals for …
Medical tests
… Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … in the body depends on the amount of: Calcium you get in your food. Calcium and vitamin D your intestines absorb. … still be normal for you. Normal blood calcium values are lower in older people. You may also have values for an …
Medical tests
… Home Blood Sugar Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood at the time of testing. The test can be done at … drop of blood on the correct spot on the test strip. Apply pressure with a clean cotton ball to stop the bleeding. …
Medical tests
… Cardiac Blood Pool Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Test Overview A cardiac blood pool scan shows how well your heart is pumping blood to the rest of your body. During … chambers ( ventricles ). Check the pumping action of the lower ventricles. Look for an abnormality in the wall of the …
HealthLinkBC files
… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … for children under 2 years of age For more information HealthLinkBC File 68e Calcium and Your Health Infant and … for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) …
HealthLinkBC files
… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … of supplement that is best for you. For More Information HealthLinkBC File #68n Vitamin D and Your Health … for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) …
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… Flooding and your health Last updated May 8, 2024 Download PDF: Document … flood ready Seniors as Emergency Response Volunteers (HealthLinkBC File #103b ) During a flood Evacuation … during a flood Seniors as Emergency Response Volunteers (HealthLinkBC File #103b ) Floodwaters can quickly wash out …
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… Your health this fall Last updated August 16, 2024 Download … call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian or email a HealthLinkBC dietitian . Stay active Don’t let the shorter … air quality and how to stay safe: Indoor air quality (HealthLinkBC File #65a) Indoor air quality: Combustion …
