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… Antioxidants and your diet Last updated December 1, 2018 Download PDF … naturally occurring plant substance). Antioxidants protect your body’s cells from damage caused by harmful molecules … macular degeneration (AMD). Steps you can take Get your antioxidants from food Eating foods rich in …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Vietnamese Why is iron important? Iron is a mineral that your body uses to make hemoglobin (pronounced “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of …
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… Spirituality and Your Health On this page: Overview … does spiritual wellness relate to health? There is some research that links spiritual wellness with physical … does spiritual wellness relate to health? There is some research that links spiritual wellness with physical …
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… Measuring Your Waist On this page: Overview … Overview Waist circumference is the distance around your waist. Measuring it is a way to check how much fat is on your belly. Having extra belly fat increases your risk of …
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… Planning your delivery Last updated November 28, 2024 Overview If you … may want to develop a plan about where and how to deliver your baby. You can consider who you want to have at the … birth It is possible to have a vaginal birth after a caesarean. This type of birth is called a vagninal birth after …
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… Planning your pregnancy Last updated January 28, 2025 Overview Information to support you with family planning. Your health when planning to become pregnant Advice on how to support your wellbeing and what to avoid to ensure you’re healthy …
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… Loneliness and Your Health On this page: Overview … Loneliness can cause higher amounts of stress hormones in your body. This can have negative physical effects on your body. It can make it hard for you to sleep well, think …
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… Fibre and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. … vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when you are outside and …
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… Your first trimester Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview … that can help you through those first important months. Your first trimester lasts from week 1 to end of week 14: … Learn about the two stages of development and how your baby’s growth will progress: Embryo and fetal …
