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… Too much heat can be harmful to your health and cause heat-related illnesses. … to stay cool when it is hot outside. Staying healthy in the heat When it is hot outside, it … To keep yourself and your family safe and healthy during hot weather: Limit outdoor …
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… day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a … physician, or obstetrician. You can also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 anytime to talk with a … to trap cooler air inside Cover windows by using shutters, blinds, drapes, blankets or …
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… day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but infants (0-1 year) and young … Syndrome (SIDS). For more information, visit: HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … . For more information on sun safety, visit: HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children …
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Download PDF: Document English Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed 30°C. We all want to make the most of the beautiful B.C. summers, while staying …
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… example, you might use an ice pack for cold therapy or an electric heating pad for heat therapy. Most people like to use cold therapy for the first few days after a …
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… through air conduction. However, water causes more heat loss from the body than air does, so … through air conduction. However, water causes more heat loss from the body than air does, so …
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… to extreme heat can result in serious medical conditions such as heat cramps, heat … heat very well. People with chronic medical conditions. People taking medicines , such as … to extreme heat can result in serious medical conditions such as heat cramps, heat …
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… Overview There is some evidence that heat will help decrease low back pain. There … help. footnote 1 But some people do find that heat or cold help them. Follow these suggestions if you would like to try heat or cold for low back pain. Heat to …
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Overview What is heat rash? Heat rash ( prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash usually found on body areas covered by clothing. It can develop when the sweat ducts become blocked and swell and often …
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… heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. Credits Current as of: March 1, … heat or cold in an area where you have poor blood flow. Credits Current as of: March 1, …
