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Healthy Aging

… you age depends on the type of health problems that run in your family. But it also depends on the choices you make. If … Strength and Balance Preventing Falls in Older Adults Quick Tips: Having Enough Energy to Stay Active Emotional and … Falls in Older Adults Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Reducing Medication Costs Safer Sex Sleep Problems, Age 12 …

Living With More Than One Health Problem

… Overview Health Tools Dealing With Medicines Working With Your Doctors Taking Care of Yourself Making Your Wishes … if you change doctors, move, get sick when you're away from home, or end up in an emergency room. If any of these things … up a few items at the grocery store. Learn more Caregiver Tips Chronic Illness: Help for Caregivers Related …

Teething

… Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Caring For Your Child Overview Teething … Tooth Development in Children When to Call a Doctor Home treatment usually helps relieve minor teething symptoms … swallow it. footnote 2 Promoting healthy teeth Follow these tips to give your child the best chance for healthy teeth …

Mobility After a Spinal Cord Injury

… are: Manual wheelchairs. You move a manual wheelchair yourself. To do this, you need upper body strength. Manual … use a manual wheelchair? Where will the wheelchair be used? Indoors only? Or indoors and outdoors? How often will I use the wheelchair? …

Strep Throat

… also have a headache and belly pain. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will examine you, ask about your symptoms, and do a throat culture or rapid strep test. … to fight off illness, such as strep throat. Humidify your home. Try this during the dry winter months or year-round if …

Allergic Rhinitis Common Triggers

… at different times of the year. Learning what triggers your allergy symptoms will help you manage and treat your … can live on soil, plants, rotting wood, or dead leaves. Indoors, it can live in damp places like basements, … bedding, furniture, or stuffed animals. How clean your home is has nothing to do with whether you have dust mites. …

Alcohol Withdrawal

… problems. That's because the alcohol is clearing out of your system. This is called withdrawal. Clearing the alcohol … drink large amounts of alcohol should not try to detox at home unless they work closely with a doctor to manage it. A … becomes more rewarding. Steps you can take Here are a few tips that can help you to not start drinking again. Make …

Healthy Eating

… grain foods, protein foods and healthy fats. Make water your drink of choice. Listen to your body. Eat when you're … meals, and share healthy, delicious recipes and cooking tips. If you need more help, talk to your doctor or a … snacks with you at work or school, in your car, and at home. If you have a healthy snack easily available, you'll …

Essential Tremor

… the shaking may be caused by changes in certain parts of your brain. It's more common if one or both of your parents had it. This type of tremor is not related to a … choose to get treatment. How can you care for yourself at home? Take your medicines exactly as prescribed. Call your …

Cervicitis

… be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or … it with your health care provider or a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre …