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… Overview Most people know that smoking is not good for their health. But smoke from your cigarettes ( … smoke ) also puts people around you at risk. Because of second-hand smoke, people who …
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… Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, or … be important to you to find out how high your risk is. By knowing your risk, you can decide … help you make important decisions about your health. Some people decide to take extra steps …
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… Overview Why quit smoking? When you quit smoking, you'll start … They get sick less often and heal faster. Quitting has other benefits. Your taste and … Helping Someone Quit Quitting Smoking: Preventing Slips or Relapses Why Do You Smoke? …
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… Overview You can gently encourage someone who uses tobacco … guilty. Ask if there are ways that you can help if they decide to quit. Make this talk … you quit, say so. Talk to the person about how quitting changed your health and sense of …
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… E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked … cases, death Hepatitis can cause liver damage Cryptosporidium causes long term diarrhea Who … E.coli , Salmonella, hepatitis A and Cryptosporidium . Illnesses have been linked …
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… Seek help as needed. Get enough calcium and vitamin D. Eat foods that are rich in calcium. … Many foods are fortified with calcium and vitamin D, but many Canadians don't get enough vitamin D. Health Canada and Osteoporosis …
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… Learning Center Learn about quitting smoking Quitting smoking isn't easy. But if … Helping Someone Quit Quitting Smoking: Preventing Slips or Relapses Current as of: …
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… to your doctor about them. Quitting Smoking: Should I Use Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 …
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… Methods include Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), prescription medications and … breathing helps many people cope with this. NRT or prescription medications can also help … by using one or more of the methods below: NRT, such as the nicotine patch or gum …
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… Is this topic for you? This topic is about drug use in adults. For information about drug use in young people, see the topic Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People . Why do …