Starting June 1, 2011, BC family physicians will be provided with additional tools to help British Columbians who belong to one of the at-risk populations (smoker, unhealthy eating, physically inactive, obese) get on the road to a healthier lifestyle
Learn more about the Prescription for Health program by reading:
If alcohol is having a negative impact on you, your family, or others, there are people and programs to help you. You can also think about making lifestyle changes to support your own health and well-being.
Helping teens understand what happens to the body when drinking alcohol and the factors that influence intoxication can help guide them towards safe decisions. Use this information as a help guide a discussion.
Did you know that as we get older, our bodies process alcohol more slowly and we become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol?
Many long-term smokers may have been smoking for decades, starting when it was fashionable and when people were less aware of the harmful effects...
Young adults have a whole new set of responsibilities, including the ability to legally purchase and drink alcohol. Help them make healthy choices by talking to them about the effects of alcohol on the body.
Alcohol use is closely tied to both physical and mental health. Here are some resources and ideas that can help you learn more about the impact alcohol has on seniors' health.
Resilience helps you cope with challenges, negative feelings, bad experiences, and move forward in the face of adversity. Having conversations that foster resilience will help prepare teenagers for life's challenges.
Talking openly with kids from an early age about alcohol gives them a good understanding of what it is and helps them make safe decisions later in life around alcohol. Use this guide to explain the effects of alcohol.
Although the legal drinking age in BC is 19, some teens may try alcohol before they reach legal age. Finding out your teenager has been drinking or trying other drugs can be very unsettling. This information will help you talk to your teen about the situation better.
Some teens may try drinking alcohol before they are the legal drinking age of 19. Here are some tips that can help your child make informed decisions to minimize the risk of alcohol-related harms to themselves and their friends.
Listen to BC parents discuss their challenges and successes in talking about alcohol use with their kids.
No matter what arguments you’ve had in the past with your child, building a respectful, honest, and open relationship with your child going forward is important. There is no magic formula, but these tips can help.
Children are influenced by the world around them. But your actions and attitudes have the strongest influence on them when it comes to drinking, smoking or using other drugs. Help protect your child from making unhealthy choices as they grow by setting good examples.
To get the most out of your workout, you should ensure that you are working within your heart rate training zone. If you work too hard, you're likely to injure yourself and, possibly, burn out.
Resilience gives the ability to cope with challenges, negative feelings, bad experiences, and move forward in the face of adversity. Building your child’s resilience can help prepare them for life's challenges.
