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… Symptoms Worse Actionset Overview Some medicines can affect your heart and make your heart failure worse. Others may … medicines from working right. So it's important to be careful with medicines. These include NSAID pain relievers … NSAID pain relievers. Certain diabetes medicines. How to avoid medicines that can make heart failure worse …
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… Ticks: How to Avoid and Remove Ticks On this page: Overview Related … tick bites Learn where ticks and deer that carry ticks are most commonly found in your community. Avoid those areas if possible. Cover as much …
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… Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles On this page: Overview … a long-lasting (chronic) disease that may last throughout your life—you must treat it long term. But following a … plan can be difficult over a long period of time. Here are some reasons you may not follow your management plan. …
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… Hepatitis B: How to Avoid Spreading the Virus Actionset Overview The … (HBV). Tell the people you live with or have sex with about your illness as soon as possible. The Public Health Agency … to others. Avoid anal contact with a sex partner while you are infected. Do not share personal items that may have your …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … anemia (pronounced “ah-nee-me-ah”). Some symptoms of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. … growth and development, including brain development. How much iron do I need? The amount of iron you need depends …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There are 4 ways to take (measure) a temperature: Under the armpit … the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional …
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… Your health information Last updated February 26, 2024 There are several digital tools available to securely and easily access your personal …
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… Calcium and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … It also helps muscles, nerves and hormones work properly. How much calcium do I need each day? Recommended amounts of … Over 70 years 1200 mg mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … your blood sugar levels Keep you feeling full longer How much fibre do I need? Depending on your age and sex, aim … certain food sources of fibre. Speak with your health care provider or registered dietitian to find out how much …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and the sun is on your bare skin. Many factors affect how much vitamin D your body can make such as: Age: less is …
