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… Colorectal Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk … colon polyps turn into cancer. But most colorectal cancer starts in a polyp. This cancer is also called colon cancer … cancer. These actions include the following: Maintain a healthy weight. Be physically active. Eat healthy foods, …
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… Labour and Delivery On this page: Health Tools Planning for Birth Signs of Labour Managing … hours after the birth. Stage one. The muscles of the uterus start to tighten (contract) and then relax. These … all at the same time. If you plan to breastfeed, you may start soon after birth. Don't be surprised if you have some …
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… page: Overview What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine … with sounds and facial expressions. Newborns also start to develop motor skills. They have all their senses, …
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… Gestational Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … most women can control their blood sugar and have healthy babies. Blood sugar levels usually go back to normal … been exercising regularly, talk to your doctor before you start. Check your blood sugar levels. Do a home blood sugar …
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… Actionset Overview It can be hard to get to and stay at a healthy weight. It takes healthy eating and regular exercise. These can be hard …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? … from Elder Abuse or Neglect visit www.gov.bc.ca/elderabuse Public Guardian and Trustee at 604 660-4444 or visit …
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… Quick Tips: Staying Active in Hot Weather On this page: Get Started Health Tools Get Started Summer is a … cooler times of day. Go swimming on hot days. This is a healthy family activity for summer. Do light yard work or …
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… harmful when you're pregnant - they can affect your baby's health, too. It’s best not to drink alcohol or smoke at all … do not breastfeed. Talk with your health care provider, public health nurse, pharmacist or HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 … the money you save. If you smoke to deal with stress, find healthy ways to relax. Focus on the health of your baby as a …
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… Binge Eating Disorder On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What … to help you: Reduce your number of eating binges. Develop healthy eating and exercise habits. Deal with shame or guilt about your eating disorder. Develop a healthy view of yourself and your body. You also may need …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention … and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Making healthy lifestyle changes and taking medicines can lower … can increase your chances of quitting for good. Stay at a healthy weight. Manage other health problems, including …
