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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults Who Take High-Risk Medicines On this page: Overview … mean? "High risk" means that a medicine can cause serious health problems or accidents. Some high-risk medicines … Adults Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Iron and your health Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File number 68c Nutrition Series Download PDF … especially important for babies and children. It supports healthy growth, brain development, and immune function. Most …
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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug Use Health Risks of Drug Use Problem Drug Use Harm-Reduction Strategies … drug use and getting treatment. A counsellor helps you find personal motivation to change. This is called motivational …
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… HIV Infection in Health Professionals On this page: Overview Overview Health professionals are not considered at high risk for HIV infection, because they use protection (such as …
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… Disasters and Public Health Threats On this page: Hope for the Best, and Prepare … threats might affect you and what you can do to reduce the risk to your health and safety. This topic explains how … dust, dirt, or other fallout, follow the steps for personal decontamination . Do not take potassium iodide (KI) …
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… Mental Health and Substance Use Overview Find information and resources related to mental health, well-being and substance use. There are many … supports available to people in B.C experiencing mental health or substance use issues. Image Mental health Learn …
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… Health benefits of physical activity Last updated January 7, … 2025 Being physically active has many benefits for physical health, mental health and social well-being. People of all … memory, attention and processing speed Reduced anxiety and risk of depression Improved sleep Lower risk of falls and …
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… Mental Health Problems and Stigma On this page: Overview Related … is called stigma—when others judge you because you have a personal quality, trait, or condition. Because of stigma, … is called stigma—when others judge you because you have a personal quality, trait, or condition. Because of stigma, …
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… Making Wise Health Decisions On this page: Overview Skills for Making … is to combine the most reliable medical facts with your personal values. These include your beliefs, fears, … is to combine the most reliable medical facts with your personal values. These include your beliefs, fears, …
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… Health Claims on Food Labels On this page: Overview Overview Food makers can make health claims about certain nutrients, such as calcium, … of calcium. Adequate intake of calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis." "Development of cancer depends on …
