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… Maggie's Story: Making Changes for Her Health On this page: Maggie's Story Maggie's Story Maggie … changed the way she looked at food and what it meant to be healthier. She lost 20 kilograms and is now at her goal … now if I don't eat right. And when I say 'right,' I mean 'healthy,'" she says. Maggie's strategies for healthy eating …
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… Information and resources on metabolic conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, among others. Diabetes also increases the … and facilitate weight loss, it causes a wide range of health benefits (i.e., improved cardiorespiratory fitness …
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… Information and resources on cardiovascular conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … hypertension, coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure are some of the leading causes of mortality … to, obstruction to left ventricular outflow, decompensated heart failure and unstable variable heart rate. Certain …
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… Decision Points About Treatments and Other Health Issues On this page: Overview … to Stop Driving? Hearing Loss: Should I Get a Hearing Aid? Heart Failure: Should I Get an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD)? Heart Failure: Should I Get a Pacemaker (Cardiac …
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… Common health concerns in babies' first year Last updated January … concerned about coughing or sneezing, check with your healthcare provider or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 . Don't … thirst No tears Dry skin, mouth and tongue Accelerated heart beat Sunken eyes Greyish skin Sunken soft spot …
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… Natural Health Products (Herbal Medicines and Natural Products) On … example, beta-carotene and vitamin E do not lower risk of heart disease or heart attack. Risks Not all natural health products are …
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… Diabetes: Making Medical Decisions as Your Health Changes On this page: Overview … my kidney disease." "I am very sick. The diabetes, the heart problems, the kidneys, and now I've lost feeling in my … my kidney disease." "I am very sick. The diabetes, the heart problems, the kidneys, and now I've lost feeling in my …
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… Teens: Things That Get in the Way of Mental Health Care On this page: Overview Overview Here are some common reasons teens don't get mental health care, and some ideas to get around them. "I don't understand what mental health care is." Mental health care means getting treatment …
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… Supporting a Child Who Has a Mental Health Condition On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A mental health condition can make it harder for your child to manage … Your child's treatment options and the types of mental health professionals that can help. Mental health laws. For …
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… Supporting Someone During Inpatient Mental Health Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Inpatient mental health treatment means that a person stays overnight in a … days or longer. It's common for someone to go to a mental health hospital for this treatment. Or they could get …