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… Wildfires and your health Last updated July 12, 2024 Download PDF: … Caring for seniors in residential care in an emergency (HealthLinkBC File #103c) Community evacuation information for seniors (HealthLinkBC File #103a) Health care for evacuees Smoke …
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… Your second trimester Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview From physical changes to getting the chance to see your baby for the first time - here's an overview of what to … examinations and tests Prenatal ultrasound (HealthLinkBC File #116) Physical changes You may experience …
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… Caring for your toddler Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Caring … Find tips on how you can start to build healthy habits for your toddler. Explore resources to support you in managing … a child's teeth Dental care for your infant and toddler (HealthLinkBC File #19) Dental care and teething for toddler …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon … prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: Lower your blood cholesterol level Control your blood sugar levels Keep …
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… Your Hospital Stay: Your Room and Routine On this page: … next to the bed. Your bed will have controls that raise and lower the bed. Be sure to lower the bed before you get up. There is often not much …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: How can you lower your risk from drinking? If you choose to drink … Substance Use and Addiction . https://ccsa.ca/sites/default/files/2023-01/CCSA_Canadas_Guidance_on_Al… . Accessed …
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… Blood Thinners: Signs of Abnormal Bleeding On this page: … Overview A blood thinner can increase your risk of bleeding problems. If you take a blood thinner, … for signs of abnormal bleeding. If you are injured, apply pressure to stop the bleeding. Realize that it will take …
Medical tests
… Arterial Blood Gases (ABG) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is … from an artery. This test is used to find out how well your lungs are able to move oxygen into the blood and remove … an artery. You may get a small bruise at the site. You can lower the chance of bruising by keeping pressure on the site …
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… Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … keep it on until you see a doctor. You can also put direct pressure on the area for 15 minutes at a time. Yes Bruises …
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… Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) Test On this page: Test Overview … urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea. Urea is … make your BUN level higher. Liver disease or damage can lower your BUN level. A low BUN level can occur normally in …
