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… Choosing where to give birth - hospital or home? Last updated August … give birth. In British Columbia, women and their partners can choose to have their baby in a hospital or at home. You … baby, your healthcare provider may ask an obstetrician to get involved. An obstetrician is a doctor trained to care …
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… Making a Plan to Help Someone Get Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview You can use this list to help you plan how to help someone you … thing in the morning before the person has had a drink. Where you will talk. Decide the location and how you will …
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… Getting started Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview Just … what activities you enjoy, what times of day or week you can incorporate movement and what supports you have in place that will help you be active. Adding more physical activity Learn …
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… Asthma in Teenagers and Adults On this page: Health Tools Cause … how to treat asthma attacks. It may include an asthma diary where you record your peak expiratory flow (PEF) and/or … than people who don't have asthma. Managing asthma in older adults . Older adults tend to have worse asthma …
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… Travel immunizations for adults Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … This is especially important if you live in a rural area where vaccines may not be in supply. There is a charge for … food or drinking water. One dose of hepatitis A vaccine can provide good short-term protection. A second dose of …
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… Caring for Adults With Autism On this page: Overview Related … training programs exist in many areas. These programs can help eligible adults with autism work on daily living skills …
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… ADHD: Symptoms in Adults On this page: Overview Overview … of their actions. Hyperactivity Adults with ADHD may: Fidget. They may swing their legs, shift in their seats, or tap … Temper. They may get easily frustrated. This often can make it harder for them to deal with stress. These …
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… Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Related … fibre? In general, experts recommend that men ages 19 and older try to get 38 grams of fibre a day. Women ages 19 and … need, talk with your doctor or a registered dietitian. How can you get more fibre? Increase the amount of fibre in your …
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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Related … years 2,300 mg Males, 14–18 years 3,000 mg Females, 19 and older 2,600 mg Males, 19 and older 3,400 mg If you are … per day than what is usually recommended for your age. How can you get more potassium? Here are some ways to get more …
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… Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File … include snacks as a part of their eating pattern. Snacks can: Give you energy Satisfy hunger between meals Provide … in sodium, sugars and saturated fat At home Include a vegetable or fruit with each snack. Rinse vegetables and …
