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… Tony's Story: Taking Medicine for High Cholesterol On this page: Tony's Story Related Information Tony's Story Tony has done well with … attack and that his cholesterol was high. So Tony, at the age of 55, started cholesterol medicine. "It was the fear …
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… Diabetes: Differences Between Type 1 and 2 On this page: Overview Related Information Overview There are many differences … less and less insulin. This is called insulin deficiency. Age when it starts: Symptoms usually start in childhood or …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Related Information Overview If you are biking with a baby … have the basic coordination to ride it safely until about age 3. Make sure the tricycle that you try is solidly …
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… Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) On this page: Overview Related Information Overview As soon as possible after an … Wrap the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling. Don't …
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… How Adolescent Thinking Develops On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Adolescents typically think in … decisions about future choices and consequences. This stage of thinking should be taken into account when you are …
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… Adolescent Sensory and Motor Development On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Before the adolescent growth … the same. But afterward, males most often have the advantage. During these years of rapid physical growth, …
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… Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D On this page: Related Information Why is it … get enough vitamin D may not grow as much as others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease …
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… Hearing Loss On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms … Treatment Overview Self-Care Hearing Devices Giving Support Related Information What is hearing loss? … hearing loss happens over time. It can affect people of all ages. Hearing loss may range from slight to profound. …
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… Tetanus On this page: Related Information What is tetanus? … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Tooth decay and cavities are … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Start flossing your child's teeth when …
