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… The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC …
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… Smoking On this page: Overview Health Tools Why Do You Smoke? Benefits of Quitting Smoking Quitting Smoking: How to … reduce the health risks for your family members caused by second-hand smoke. Your kids will be less likely to start smoking. …
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… Getting a Second Opinion On this page: Overview Overview When is a second opinion helpful? When you're facing a tough health … to talk to more than one doctor. This is called getting a second opinion. For everyday health care, you probably don't …
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… Many common activities or events can trigger the urge to smoke. Knowing how to manage them can help you prevent a … Talking on the phone. Hold the phone with your "smoking" hand. Walk as you talk, or stand instead of sitting. Between … Talking on the phone. Hold the phone with your "smoking" hand. Walk as you talk, or stand instead of sitting. Between …
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… quitting smoking Quitting smoking isn't easy. But if you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your … When You're Quitting Tobacco Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit … How Much Is Smoking Costing You? John's Story: Crossing the Smoke-Free Finish Line Keeping Change Going—Your New Normal …
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… Quitting Smoking and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … exposed to chemicals such as nicotine and carbon monoxide. Second-hand smoke also is a problem. Babies whose mothers breathe …
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… Your second trimester Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview From … time - here's an overview of what to expect during the second trimester of your pregnancy. Your second trimester lasts from week 15 to 27: Normal pregnancy: …
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… your risk of lung cancer decreases by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your risk of a heart attack is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you … list of the reasons you want to quit smoking. Keep the list handy as a reminder. 2. Pick your quit day Pick the day …
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… Pregnancy: Hand Changes On this page: Overview Overview During pregnancy, changes in the hands are common. Mild swelling of your hands may be caused by the normal buildup of fluid during …
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… Information on the second stage of labour Last updated August 14, 2013 The second stage of labour begins with full dilation and ends … from a few minutes to two or three hours. Contractions in second-stage labour are powerful, coming every two to three …
