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… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged …
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… muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help … into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. For packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how … your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives, also called …
Health features
… Cannabis Last updated August 29, 2024 On this page: Common questions about cannabis Safe and responsible … edibles and vaping cannabis, visit the following webpages: Government of British Columbia: Cannabis health … pot with youth Government of Canada: Talking with teenagers about drugs Government of Canada: Cannabis and your …
Health topics
… of the medical system, it is impossible for the user to manage the risk around the drug’s contents, dosage and potency. Fentanyl can be inconsistently used as a … you has overdosed, call 9-1-1 immediately. You can read a page on Toward the Heart that outlines the early signs of an …
Health topics
… conversations that foster resilience to help prepare teenagers for the challenges they will face throughout life. … they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. Ask Teens to Evaluate Their Performance Ask … and humour. Resources and Links: HealthLink BC: Stress management: Helping your child with stress HealthLink BC: …
Medical tests
… Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … cancer, being diagnosed with breast cancer before age 50, and having an Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. You may feel better if the test shows that you don't …
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… Canker Sores On this page: … before using mouth-numbing medicine for children of any age. Health Canada warns that some of these can be … before using mouth-numbing medicine for children of any age. Health Canada warns that some of these can be …
Medical tests
… Coronary Calcium Scan On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … This test is used to check for heart disease in an early stage and to determine how severe it is. Coronary calcium … paper. The EKG records when your heart is in the resting stage, which is the best time for the CT scans to be taken. …
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… Provincial and Territorial Helplines and Websites On this page: If you want to save this … provide help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages. In an emergency, call 9-1-1 . Canada-wide resources … Visit the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention's webpage at http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help to find a …
Medical tests
… Breast Exam On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … mean that breast cancer is not present. Depending on your age and your personal and family history of breast cancer, … mean that breast cancer is not present. Depending on your age and your personal and family history of breast cancer, …
