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… Maggie's Story: Making Changes for Her Health On this page: Maggie's Story Maggie's Story Maggie … changed the way she looked at food and what it meant to be healthier. She lost 20 kilograms and is now at her goal … now if I don't eat right. And when I say 'right,' I mean 'healthy,'" she says. Maggie's strategies for healthy eating …
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… Information and resources on kidney conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … fitness, physical functioning, muscle strength, and health-related quality of life. There is a clinically … and resistance (i.e., lifting weights) exercise maximizes health benefits. Physical activity and dialysis People on …
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… Information and resources on cardiovascular conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … modification for cardiovascular disease risk reduction and health care professionals play an important role in … 31. Exercise and Acute Cardiovascular Events: Placing the Risks into Perspective (American College of Sports Medicine, …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink … other dangers, including keeping bathers informed of all risks. Bather load All hot tubs and pools are designed for a … They can also lower the body’s resistance to the effects of overheating. Walk, do not run Hot tubs and pools …
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… Information and resources on metabolic conditions for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 … and facilitate weight loss, it causes a wide range of health benefits (i.e., improved cardiorespiratory fitness … sedentary behaviour (e.g., sitting or watching TV) for health benefits and/or body weight control. Useful resources …
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… Supporting Someone After Inpatient Mental Health Treatment On this page: Overview Overview Inpatient mental health treatment means that a person stays overnight in a … as their doctor says. And you can help watch for side effects. Support their self-care. You could go for walks …
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… Decision Points About Treatments and Other Health Issues On this page: Overview … Decision Points are designed to guide you through key health decisions, combining medical information with your personal information to make a wise health decision. Click on a link below to learn more about …
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… Being Active When You Have Health Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you are living with health problems, regular exercise and activity are important. They keep you healthier, give you energy, make you stronger, and help your …
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… Common health concerns in babies' first year Last updated January … concerned about coughing or sneezing, check with your healthcare provider or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 . Don't give your baby any cough or …
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… Teens: Things That Get in the Way of Mental Health Care On this page: Overview Overview Here are some common reasons teens don't get mental health care, and some ideas to get around them. "I don't understand what mental health care is." Mental health care means getting treatment …