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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health … and family traditions. Many people enjoy drinking alcohol, and most people usually do it … drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the risks and dangers of drinking alcohol. Discuss …
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… Coronary Artery Disease … Overview What is coronary artery disease? Coronary artery disease is the most … It's also a leading cause of death of both men and women in Canada. When you have it, your … are designed to help people determine health risks, ideal weight, target heart rate, and …
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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol … Many experts say that light to moderate drinking can be part of a heart-healthy … to try to lower your risk of coronary artery disease. You have many other options that can …
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… Meningococcal B (Men-B) vaccine … than any other health measure. What is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B vaccine protects … B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants and a …
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… Meningococcal C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine … than any other health measure. What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine protects … with someone with meningococcal type C disease. It is important to keep a record of …
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… hip fracture affect women more often than men, because men have higher bone density than … as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( COPD ). Antidepressant medicines … the rate of bone thinning after it starts. Drinking alcohol. Don't drink more than 2 …
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… medical condition, such as cancer or a bone disease. Your doctor told you that you have … Get regular weight-bearing exercise. Avoid drinking too much alcohol. If you smoke, quit. … What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Take bisphosphonates …
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… system, the body has trouble fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it … by casual contact like kissing or sharing drinking glasses with an infected person. What … 19 Cigarette smoking can raise these risks even more. Don't use illegal drugs. And …
