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Health advice for travellers Last updated September 30, 2022 … Spanish Document Vietnamese Before you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 weeks before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical …
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… Informed health decisions Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Sometimes it's not easy to make decisions about your health. Taking an active role in learning about your health is the first step towards self-care, and towards …
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… Staying With Your Eating Plan When Your Schedule Shifts On this page: Getting Started Getting … to stress. It can be hard to find the time to plan or eat healthy meals or be active. How do you cope when a change …
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… Sleep and Your Body Clock On this page: Overview Health Tools Sleep Problems Related to Your Body Clock Managing Jet Lag Self-Care When Working …
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… Organizing Your Medical Records On this page: Getting Started What to … Getting Started It's a good idea to keep copies of your medical records. You'll need them if you change … Ask your doctor if he or she can help you make a personal health record. Your family doctor also may be able to help …
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… Work Closely With Your Doctor On this page: Overview Find a Doctor Who Will Be a Partner Learn All You Can From Your Doctor Working With Doctors in the Hospital Related … Let your doctor know that you want to be a partner in your health care. Tell the doctor what your expectations are. Be …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About Tests and Treatments After … Overview Many people are more satisfied with their health care if they share the responsibility with their …
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Your body after pregnancy Last updated August 14, 2013 Having a baby not only changes your life - it can transform your body, too. You will … have any concerns, it's important to address them with your health care provider as soon as possible. Remember there are …
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… Turning Off Your ICD On this page: Overview Overview An ICD is always checking your heart for a life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm. The … ICD? You may want to consider turning off your ICD if your health goal changes from living longer to getting the most …
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… Information and resources on general health for health care professionals Last updated November 1, 2021 Regular physical activity has short-term and long-term health benefits and can help to prevent and treat many …