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Nutrition 101

Macronutrients are the nutrients that the body needs in large amounts. These nutrients are important in providing the body with the energy it needs to function. Micronutrients are vitamins and minerals that the body needs in smaller amounts. It’s necessary to find ways to consume macro- and micro-nutrients through what you eat, given that the body can’t naturally produce these nutrients itself. The amount of macro- and micro-nutrients in each food differs, so it’s recommended to consume a diverse diet in order to meet all of your nutritional needs. 

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Nutrition Facts Label

A nutrition facts label is a tool that helps consumers to understand what’s in the food they’re eating. These labels are found on any manufactured food product—produce won’t have labels—and are usually on the back or side of the package.

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Mpox

Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is a viral infectious disease caused by the mpox virus. Mpox belongs to the same family of viruses that causes smallpox (variola virus); therefore, the viruses are closely related.

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Coping with Grief and Loss

Grief is a normal reaction to loss, and it may include emotions such as sadness, despair, guilt, or anger, among others.  

Your experience may encompass a wide range of strong emotions for as short as a day to as long as several years. The grief response can vary daily and from person to person. 

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Alcohol: When is it a problem?

Your patterns of alcohol use can change over time. Deciding if your patterns of use are a problem can sometimes feel difficult. One way to assess your alcohol use is to reflect on how alcohol has impacted your life recently.

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Cannabis 101

Cannabis is a plant containing various chemical compounds that can have mind-altering effects. It may be used recreationally or medically and can be smoked, vaped, or ingested in food or beverages.

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Alcohol: Lowering Risk

While some people may enjoy drinking alcohol, there are ways of consuming alcohol that pose more risks than others. To understand how to lower your risk, you may want to know what moderate drinking is, as well as what behaviors both increase and reduce risk. 

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Cannabis: Lowering Risk

Everyone's relationship with cannabis is different. Learn how you can lower your risk, take a break, or get support for cannabis use.

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Common Cold Care

The common cold is a generally minor infection of the nose and throat—also known as the upper respiratory tract. Over 200 respiratory viruses can cause colds, and the most common viruses are rhinoviruses. 

The common cold lasts around seven to ten days for most adults, and adults typically have two to three colds per year. Those who are elderly, have a weakened immune system, smoke, or spend more time in crowded environments, may have more frequent colds each year and may have colds that last longer than ten days.

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What is an abortion?

Abortion is the process of terminating a pregnancy. This can be done through two different methods: medication abortion or an in-clinic abortion. The different types of abortion may be used in varying circumstances, such as how long it has been since the pregnant person's last menstrual cycle, their health history, their preferences, and what services are available in their area.

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