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Sleep Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well

… of all ages need plenty of sleep to grow and develop. School-age children may have trouble learning and developing socially if they don't get enough … bedtime. Alcohol can cause you to wake up more often during the night. Don't take …

Nitrate in well water

… meats. Both nitrate and nitrite can be a health hazard when consumed at concentrations above health guideline levels. Nitrate … above the guidelines are particularly a health concern for: Pregnant women Developing …

Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well

… at mealtimes Turn off the TV, cell phones, tablets and computers. This will help you … at mealtimes Turn off the TV, cell phones, tablets and computers. This will help you …

Being active

… of chronic conditions (for example, heart disease and several cancers) and improved … of chronic conditions (for example, heart disease and several cancers) and improved …

Being Active When You Have Health Problems

… can help many health problems. When you're active, you are less likely to have problems … disease, lung disease, and arthritis . And being active can help protect you from new … can get in the way, like fear, depression, or being self-conscious. These emotions and …

Well water testing

… The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to … found in well water can come from human activity and natural sources. Most naturally … The well may require improved sanitation or physical upgrades The well may be subject to …

Interactive Tool How Well Do You Bounce Back

… your resiliency—your ability to bounce back from stressful situations. People who are … You have the characteristics needed to bounce back from the worst situations. You are more … your resiliency—your ability to bounce back from stressful situations. People who are …

Helping Adolescents Develop More Mature Ways of Thinking

… they may engage in risky behaviours and test authority. The following are some ways … they may engage in risky behaviours and test authority. The following are some ways …

Living well during your pregnancy

… Overview Healthy eating and physical activity are part … (folate): Preventing neural tube defects (HealthLinkBC File #38c) Iron and your health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in foods …

Pregnancy Ways to Find Your Due Date

… may: Ask you about the first day of your last period. Measure the size of your uterus. Use ultrasound testing. Last menstrual period The most common way to calculate your … with the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP). Add 7 days, and then count …