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Healthy Eating in Pregnancy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Eating for two isn’t the free-for-all, guilt-free eating we often see in movies. In reality, eating healthy is more critical than ever during pregnancy. It means you’re making healthy choices for two….
Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Do you feel as good now as you did at age 40? How about at age 50? You might be able to feel as good as you used to with new healthy…
Healthy Living – How Common Behaviors Affect Your Health
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What comes to mind when you think of taking risks with your health—driving recklessly, or maybe abusing alcohol or illegal drugs? Those behaviors are certainly risky. However, many people have less dramatic…
Healthy Screen Time Habits
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Children’s entertainment and education changed forever with the introduction of the internet. Computers, laptops, handheld gaming devices, and mobile devices, such as tablets and phones, provide entertainment and make learning fun. Despite…
Healthy Ways to Gain Weight If You’re Underweight
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Weight loss is a serious issue in Canada. Consumers constantly see advertisements and news reports on trendy diets, flashy products and magic pills promising to help them lose weight. Given that the…
Hearing – Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is noise-induced hearing loss? Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent hearing loss that is caused by being around loud noises over a long period of time. It also can occur after you…
Hearing Problems in Children
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What are hearing problems in children? There are many types of hearing problems in children. Many of these problems result in hearing loss. This loss may be only temporary, but it…
Heart Attack
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. OVERVIEW What is a heart attack? A heart attack happens when part of the heart…
Heart Attack – Getting Back Into Your Life After a Heart Attack
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. How soon can I return to my regular activities? The amount of activity you can do after a heart attack will depend on the condition of your heart. Most people can return…
Heart Attack – Medicines to Treat Heart Attack
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. If you have had a heart attack, your healthcare provider has probably prescribed medicines that…
Heart Attack – Tips for Recovering and Staying Well
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. If you have had a heart attack, you may feel worried and overwhelmed. You probably have a lot of questions. There are many things to consider, starting with taking care of yourself….
Heart Attack – Warning Signs and Tips on Prevention
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a heart attack? A heart attack (also called myocardial infarction) is when part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because it isn’t receiving enough oxygen. Normally, oxygen is…
Heart Disease and Heart Attacks – What Women Need to Know
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. Are women at risk? Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just…
Heart Failure
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is heart failure?  The term “heart failure” sounds scary. But it simply means that your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It can be caused by many…
Heart Murmurs
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is a heart murmur? A heart murmur is an abnormal noise between heartbeats. It can be a blowing, whooshing, or swishing sound. When your doctor listens to your heartbeat with…