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… updated January 7, 2025 Injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits for all age groups. Yet, many … on the road: Drive at or below the speed limit Stay focused while driving. Do not use your phone or other hand-held devices, search for music …
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… risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and all-cause mortality. Canadian guidelines recommend that adults … activity counselling a priority in clinical practice. Useful resources Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology … various chronic conditions. The handouts are intended to be used by health care providers and/or qualified exercise …
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… as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, … illnesses including the common cold and COVID-19. Use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to find out if …
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… ePARmed-X+ The ePARmed-X+ is an online application that is used when you answer “yes” to any of the follow-up questions … specific exercise prescription. The ePARmed-X+ can also be used if your employer or other organization has asked you to …
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… Diabetes Canada) Diabetes: Counting carbs if you don't use insulin Understanding the glycemic index (Diabetes … Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people without diabetes Useful resources Diabetes Canada Find fact sheets, videos …
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… emotions Have a security toy or blanket Have tantrums Useful resources Your child’s feelings … Between 24 and 30 …
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… swallow. Begin the next feeding on the breast you didn’t use at the last feeding, or the one you finished last. Watch …
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… be born with a serious problem, you and your partner can use the information to plan for the future. Amniocentesis is … Or you may already know that your chances are higher because of your age and family history. Some women don't want to … wrong with your baby. There is a chance that the test may cause you to have a miscarriage. This means that you could …
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… Or you may already know that your chances are higher because of your age and family history. Chorionic villi are tiny … the placenta. This is called transabdominal CVS. The doctor uses ultrasound to guide the catheter or needle to the right … the test. There is a small chance that the test may cause you to have a miscarriage. This means that you could …
