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… Overview Many people see more than one doctor or health professional. Your primary care doctor, or family doctor, may refer you to … but it also can cause problems. If you don't talk often to your doctors, or if your doctors don't talk to each other, …
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… radon. But the construction features and exact location of your house may be just as likely to affect your risk. Even … other can have very different radon levels. What are the health effects of radon exposure? Over time, exposure to … improvement stores. You can also contact your provincial environmental office for advice. There are short-term and …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks …
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… birth and parenting a baby up to six months of age. Your baby’s development is very important for your child’s future health and well-being. Baby’s Best Chance provides … safer sleep resource can help you provide a safe sleep environment to reduce the risk of sleep related death in your
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… of ACEs include violence, neglect, abuse, and family mental health or substance use problems. What are some examples of … for them. Give affection. Show that you care with both your actions and your words. Manage your reactions to stress. If you tend to …
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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods (#68d) Calcium and …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What health professionals are involved in taking care of people … of coronary artery disease (CAD), you should visit your primary care physician every few months. Your doctor can help track your condition and make sure that …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung …
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… care after that. You, the person who is caring for you, and your discharge planner work together to address your concerns in a discharge plan. Whether you go home, to a … home, to a rehabilitation facility, or to another health care setting, your plan outlines the care you need. A …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider …