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Resources for People with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
What is COPD? The airways in the lungs become inflamed and obstructed or blocked. This makes it difficult to move the air out of your lungs. COPD incudes two major breathing diseases: Chronic Bronchitis and Emphysema. You may be at risk or have COPD if you are or were a smoker; have a cough with mucous that won't go away...have frequent chest infections...experience shortness of breath while doing simple activities. (English) Colour
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254712Sun Safety After an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Skin cancers are the most common type of cancer for people who have had an organ transplant. In fact, any person with a solid organ transplant is much more likely to develop skin cancer than the general public. This risk is increased because of the medicine you must take to prevent your body from rejecting your transplanted organ. (English) Colour
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262886Nutrition and Exercise After a Kidney Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
With a transplanted kidney, it is very important that you take care of your health by eating healthy food and exercising. Keep your weight within a normal range for you. Here is some information about what you can do to keep yourself healthy. Available languages: English (262990), Traditional Chinese (264061), and Punjabi (264060). (English) Colour
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262990Alzheimer's Disease: First Steps [English] Permalink Public
The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The information in this brochure can help you cope with the changes you are experiencing,and plan for future changes so you can continue living your life to its fullest every day. (English)
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The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The information in this brochure can help you cope with the changes you are experiencing,and plan for future changes so you can continue living your life to its fullest every day. (English)
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https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/nat...Alzheimer's Disease: Dispelling the Myths [English] Permalink Public
The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Over the years, many myths have evolved about what Alzheimer’s disease is, who gets it and how it affects people who have it. These myths can add to the stigma attached to the disease and stand in the way of our ability to understand and help people with it. (English)
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The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This brochure provides an overview about alzheimer's disease. (English)
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The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This brochure provides an overview about what to expect as the disease progresses and learning what has helped others. (English)
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https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/nat...Nutrition and Lung Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Our bodies require a variety of nutrients for proper function (including breathing!). Eating a balanced diet is essential to maintain health and manage your lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This factsheet gives helpful nutrition tips to support people living with lung disease. (English) Colour
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264601Alzheimer's Disease: Ways to Help [English] Permalink Public
The Alzheimer Society is Canada’s leading health charity for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. This brochure provides an overview about ways to help. (English)
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