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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks … cakes, doughnuts, ice cream and fried salty snacks Use more vegetables and smaller amounts of meat and cheese when …
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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File … of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Iron is especially important for babies and … menstruate at this age is 11mg per day. Do some people need more iron? Yes. Some people may need more iron than the …
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… Making Wise Health Decisions On this page: Overview Skills for Making … who learn as much as they can about their choices often are more confident about the decisions they make. And in … clear what choices are the best ones for you. You are more likely to feel better about the chosen approach if it …
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… Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years On this page: Overview … child's immune system isn't fully developed. This makes it more likely that your child will get bacterial and viral … Watch for physical signs that show that it's safe to gradually include your child in your activities. When …
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… Walk your way to health Last updated January 9, 2013 Walking is one of the … up Warm up your muscles by walking slowly at first, then gradually building your pace. Don't forget to cool down when … two 15 or 30 minute walks per day and think of ways to fit more walking into your routine. Make every step count Most …
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… Last updated January 27, 2025 Find a health service near you The BC Health Service Locator App helps you find walk-in clinics, … All the information in the App is also on our website. Features Find health services, view the latest health alerts …
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… Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years On this page: Overview … in this age range are gaining many new skills. They feel more and more independent. They may be curious, want to … Watch for physical signs that show that it's safe to gradually include your child in your activities. When …
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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug Use … or depressed after the drug wears off. Or you may be more sensitive to pain, have sleep problems, lose interest … signs of a drug use problem Red eyes, a sore throat, and a dry cough Needle marks on the arm or other area of the body …
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… Your health during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 … and physical wellbeing will help you and your baby. Learn more about your health during pregnancy in this section. … Symptoms of pregnancy Wellbeing during pregnancy Learn more about how to look after yourself while you're pregnant: …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Low-Risk Drinking … impacts begin with any alcohol use and increase when having more than 2 drinks, as each drink increases the risk of … than 65, or isn't used to drinking, you need to be even more careful about how much alcohol you drink. When is it …
