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… Your health this winter …
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… Physical activity in winter … up and cool down thoroughly Take time for your body to prepare for and recover from … or boots). Since it gets darker earlier in winter, wear brightly coloured clothes or a … doctor or individual counselling with a health professional. It is intended for …
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… Vitamin D and your health … Why do I need vitamin D? Vitamin D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong … get enough Vitamin D, but too much can cause health problems. The daily amount of vitamin D …
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… Health risks in the wilderness … wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you are … can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, …
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… Maggie's Story: Making Changes for Her Health … calories on. Small changes lead to better health When Maggie started gaining weight, she … eat doesn't always mean you have to give up your favourite foods. Maggie includes her …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin … rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your … your doctor check your skin during any other health examinations. Most experts recommend …
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… Most flu outbreaks happen in late fall and winter. Because symptoms may not start for a … fight infection. How is the flu diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms … have occurred in the area and the local health unit reports a flu outbreak. In some …
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… decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this … of acute bronchitis if you have no other health problems. Most cases of acute bronchitis … by a virus . It's more common during the winter months and often develops after an upper …
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… and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings … months or longer, ideally during the fall or winter (6 to 12 months is recommended). Because …
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… to have long-term disability. Work with your doctor to closely watch your baby's … stores that full-term infants have at birth. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise … baby get injections of RSV antibody in the winter. This may help reduce the risk of …
