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… getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for healthy growth and development, including brain development. … at this age who menstruate is about 11mg per day. Do some people need more iron? Yes. Some people may need more iron … the formula until they are 9 to 12 months of age and are eating a variety of iron-rich foods. At about 6 months, your …
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… to find out that you have coronary artery disease. Many people only find out when they have a heart attack. Whether … heartbeat, feeling sick to your stomach, and increased sweating. Some people don't have any symptoms. In rare cases, … include quitting smoking (if you smoke), eating heart-healthy foods, getting regular exercise, staying at a …
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… help prevent a stroke. You will still need to have a heart-healthy lifestyle. This lifestyle includes eating healthy foods, being active, staying at a healthy … health. Citations Meschia JF, et al. (2014). Guidelines for the primary prevention of stroke: A statement …
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… a flare-up C OPD Flare-Up Action Plan Immunizations People with COPD are at higher risk of severe problems from … B.C. between 9 am and 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Healthy eating With COPD, you may have lower energy levels or feel …
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… angina, along with taking medicines and having a heart-healthy lifestyle. Take medicines and have a heart-healthy … This is called medical therapy. This decision aid is for people who: Have stable angina. This means you can usually … Heart-healthy lifestyle A heart-healthy lifestyle includes eating a healthy diet, not smoking, staying at a healthy …
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… for getting HIV. HIV may not cause symptoms early on. And people who have early symptoms may mistake them for the flu … early treatment can slow down the virus and help you stay healthy. Getting treatment may lower the chance that you … of Health and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (2015). Guidelines for …
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… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help you stay healthy and prevent illness. Why Seniors Should Get the … adults Grief: Helping older adults with grief Nutritious eating and physical activity Eating well and being active … adults (HealthLinkBC File #68j) Heart healthy eating for people with high cholesterol (HealthLinkBC File #68a) Older …
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… Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine … to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. … gradually get a sense of your baby's unique sleeping and eating patterns. You will be able to help establish a …
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… agree that mammograms are the best screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start having mammograms and how often … Breast Cancer Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Citations Canadian Task Force on Preventive …
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… of moderate or vigorous activity a week. footnote 1 Eat healthy meals and snacks. When you are busy giving care, it … But healthy meals can be easy to prepare also, and healthy eating will give you more energy to carry you through each … for Exercise Physiology (2011). Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines For Adults . Available online: …
