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Alcohol and aging Last updated July 10, 2024 Research shows that drinking alcohol can contribute to chronic diseases, including cancer … any of the following warning signs, you or someone you know may have reason to be concerned. Reach out to a care …
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Alcohol use Last updated August 19, 2024 Overview Alcohol … health If you choose to drink alcohol, it’s important to know about its effects as well as risks, like injuries and … how alcohol affects young people differently. Alcohol and aging As you get older, your body processes alcohol more …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions … these issues are just as important as the medical facts. They are part of what makes a decision right for you … to reduce the chance of errors. Should you restrict food, alcohol, exercise, or medicines before the test? After the …
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… ADHD Myths and Facts On this page: Overview … disorder (ADHD) include the following: Myths and facts about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) … disorder (ADHD) include the following: Myths and facts about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) …
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Facts about chickenpox Last updated November 1, 2012 … shingles, see HealthLinkBC File #111 Shingles Vaccine . … Facts about chickenpox …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … Association at www.bcdental.org . … Water fluoridation facts
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… Diabetes and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview People who have diabetes need to be more careful with alcohol. Before you drink, consider a few things: Is your diabetes well controlled? Do you know how drinking alcohol can affect you? Do you have high …
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Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy On this page: Overview Overview Alcoholic cardiomyopathy is caused by long-term heavy alcohol use . It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy . The …
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… Sugar Alcohols On this page: Overview Overview Sugar alcohols are a type of sweetener. They are used in foods … foods, such as berries and fruits. Common names for sugar alcohols are erythritol, glycerol, isomalt, lactitol, …
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… Myths and Facts About Depression On this page: Overview Related … it. Medicines, hormone problems, childbirth, and using alcohol and drugs all can trigger depression. Sometimes it … it. Medicines, hormone problems, childbirth, and using alcohol and drugs all can trigger depression. Sometimes it …