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Welcome to the Men’s Health Channel on BC HealthGuide OnLine. This channel is designed to give you the information you need to manage health concerns and stay healthy. Find information on medical conditions, screening procedures, medications, and more.
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Learn how to make some healthy changes to reduce your risk of heart disease, such as active living, heart-healthy eating, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, and quitting smoking. Find information on how to improve your heart health and make healthy living a part of your daily life.
- Heart Disease - Heart disease, also known as coronary artery disease, occurs when fatty deposits build up in the arteries. Find out what causes heart disease and what you can do to prevent it.
- Heart Failure - Heart failure is a condition where your heart cannot pump enough blood to meet your body's needs. Learn more about this condition and how it can be managed.
- High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - Find information on what causes high blood pressure, its possible complications, and how it can be managed.
- High Cholesterol - Learn more about the different types of cholesterol and how to keep your cholesterol under control.
- ActNow BC - Learn how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle. Find information on healthy eating, physical activity, and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Exercising for a Healthy Heart - Learn more about heart health, the benefits of exercise, and how to get started on an exercise program.
- Canada's Physical Activity Guide - Learn how to make physical activity a regular part of your daily life and how to make smart exercise choices.
- Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide - See the latest version of Canada's Food Guide, which contains new information on choosing healthy foods.
- Heart-Healthy Eating - Learn how to choose heart-healthy foods and lower your intake of harmful fats.
- Eating a Heart-Healthy Diet - Find information on heart-healthy eating, including foods to eat, foods to avoid, and how to get started.
- Dietary Fats and Your Health - Learn more about healthy and unhealthy fats and how to make better food choices.
- Dial-a-Dietitian - Find information on nutrition and healthy eating at Dial-A-Dietitian - click on www.dialadietitian.org or call 1-800-667-3438 toll-free in BC or 604-732-9191 in Greater Vancouver and speak to a registered dietitian available Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Lifestyle Steps to Lower Your Blood Pressure - Learn about simple lifestyle choices you can make to help maintain healthy blood pressure.
- Quitting Smoking - Quitting smoking is a great way to improve your health and your family's health.
- The Harmful Effects of Second-hand Smoke - Learn about the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and what you can do to protect your family's health.
- Interactive Tool: Are You Ready to Quit Smoking? - Are you ready to quit smoking? Use this tool to help you take steps to quit smoking.
- Interactive Tool: How Much is Smoking Costing You? - Qutting smoking can save you money. Use this tool to find out how much you can save by quitting.
- QuitNow BC - For information and support, call QuitNow toll-free in BC at 1-877-455-2233 available 24 hours every day or visit www.quitnow.ca. Learn more about QuitNow and how this program can help you quit smoking.
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- Facts About Influenza (the Flu) - Learn more about influenza (the flu) and how to stay healthy this flu season.
- ImmunizeBC - Getting a flu shot is a safe, effective way to protect yourself and those you care about from the flu. Learn more about the flu and find a flu shot clinic near you.
- Seasonal Affective Disorder - Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that affects people in the fall and winter months. Learn more about SAD and how to manage it.
- Managing Stress - Everyone experiences stress at times. Find information on how you can take charge and manage stress well.
- Becoming a Father - Being an active and engaged father can have a profound effect on the well-being of your new child. Learn about what to expect and how to handle this unique change in your life.
- Colorectal Cancer - Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer deaths. How can you prevent it?
- Quit smoking now - If you smoke and want to quit, click on www.quitnow.ca or call 1-877-455-2233. Get 24/7 free information or support on the web and by phone, with counselling services provided by registered nurses. Translation services available in over 130 languages and TTY services for the hearing impaired.
- ActNow BC - Want to make some healthy changes in your lifestyle? The ActNow BC program can help you get started on healthy eating, adding physical activity into your life, reaching a healthy weight, or quitting smoking.
- What's New in Canada's Food Guide? - A new version of Canada's Food Guide is now available, providing more information on portion sizes and food choices from diverse cultures. It also has tools to help you read food labels and plan healthy meals. Learn more about what the new food guide has to offer.
- Disasters and Public Health Threats - Natural disasters and disease outbreaks can be in the news often and cause concern. Find out what you can do to be prepared.
- Dealing with Emergencies - Knowing what to do in an emergency can help you stay calm. Learn how to handle medical emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, choking and bleeding.
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If you have any questions, call the BC NurseLine toll-free and speak with a registered nurse available 24 hours every day. A pharmacist is available 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. every day.
Get confidential health information and advice at BC NurseLine. Speak to a nurse to help you understand and manage health concerns, answer your questions about health topics, tests and procedures, and find information on resources in your community. Services are available for those who are deaf or hearing impaired. Translation services are available in 130 languages.
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1-866-215-4700 |
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604-215-4700 |
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1-866-889-4700 |
If you have nutrition questions call Dial-A-Dietitian to speak with a registered dietitian available Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm. An allergy dietitian is available Wednesday to Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm. Dietitians offer confidential nutrition information and advice, and guide you to nutrition services in your community. TTY available for deaf and hearing-impaired, and translation services available on request in over 130 languages.
| In Greater Vancouver, call: |
604-732-9191 |
| Toll-free elsewhere in BC call: |
1-800-667-3438 |
| TTY for deaf and hearing impaired: |
1-866-889-4700 |
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