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… other can have very different radon levels. What are the health effects of radon exposure? Over time, exposure to … lung cancer. How can you test your home's radon levels? Health Canada recommends that all homes be tested for radon … tests available. Both measure radon levels in the air. But Health Canada only recommends the use of the long-term test. …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … to stay hydrated. What causes heat-related illness? A healthy human body maintains a temperature of about 37°C … heat exhaustion, can be treated at home. Act immediately to start cooling the affected person. Note that mild heat …
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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, …
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… order for you to be spiritually, physically, and mentally healthy. Practitioners believe that if energy paths are … order for you to be spiritually, physically, and mentally healthy. Practitioners believe that if energy paths are …
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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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… 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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… that has moved quickly through the digestive tract or that starts near the rectum may look red or dark red. Certain … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … that has moved quickly through the digestive tract or that starts near the rectum may look red or dark red. Certain …
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… substance use topics, such as: Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health . Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People . CAGE … Alcohol . Alcohol and Drug Problems . Drug Use and Your Health . Quitting Smoking . Quitting Smoking: Helping Someone Quit . Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action …
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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 …
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… to be ashamed about taking antidepressants. Depression is a health problem, not a character flaw or weakness. The … your symptoms and has the fewest side effects. You may start to feel better within 1 to 3 weeks after you start … be able to make that may help your depression symptoms: Eat healthy foods. Don't drink alcohol. Get regular exercise. …
