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… Making Wise Health Decisions On this page: Overview Skills for Making Wise Health Decisions Overview Throughout your life you will have to make health decisions for yourself and your family. The decisions …
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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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… Persons with mental health conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 1 in 5 … is recommended as a treatment. Physical activity and mental health People with mental illness are usually less active … provide an opportunity to socialise with others. To see health benefits, the physical activity recommendations are …
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Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December … professional Midwives Occasionally, pregnant people need specialized care. This could be due to a health concern or … In this case, your care team will expand to include certain specialists, such as an OB-GYN, maternal-fetal medicine, …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Low-Risk Drinking … You have withdrawal symptoms when you stop drinking, especially in the morning. These include sweating and feeling … services don't help, you may need medical help. This is especially important if you have withdrawal symptoms when you …
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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, … fibre, and fat, that are found naturally in foods. The health claims must be balanced and based on current, …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … fats are liquid. Unsaturated fats are considered the healthiest type of dietary fat. Why is fat important? …
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… Drug Use and Your Health On this page: Facts About Drug Use … dances, raves, or trances. These drugs can be dangerous, especially in overdose or when combined with other drugs or … services don't help, you may need medical help. This is especially important if you have withdrawal symptoms when you …
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Health Tracking Forms and Checklists On this page: Get … plans, and self-tests to help you keep track of your health. Use the sleep diary to find out more about what … you make better food choices. To get started tracking your health, click on a form below. Checklists Evaluating Hospice …
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… Walk your way to health Last updated January 9, 2013 Walking is one of the best ways to improve your health. It's free and low-impact and can be enjoyed alone or … in half. Going for regular, brisk walks in combination with healthy eating, can also help you to stay within a healthy …