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… Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Exercise Parkinson's disease Parkinson's Disease and Exercise Stress management Stress Management: …
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… can cause dementia or symptoms like it. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in people older … , respiratory infections , and sepsis. Alzheimer's disease. Asthma or COPD . They cause a decrease in the … blood flow. Examples are heart failure , coronary artery disease , and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Problems …
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… such as an intellectual disability or Alzheimer's disease . Some objects in the ear cause more problems than … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain … off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and …
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… Symptoms may be mild or severe. Some serious conditions, diseases, and injuries that can cause nervous system … a gradual loss of function. Examples include: Parkinson's disease . Multiple sclerosis (MS) . Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) . Alzheimer's disease . Huntington's disease . Peripheral neuropathies. …
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… conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease happens when there is kidney damage, or decreased … high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease in Canada. About 15% of adults in Canada and the USA have chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may progress to end-stage …
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… may want to consider hospice palliative care if: You have a disease or illness that is expected to shorten your life. Treatment that tries to cure the disease or prolong your life has become more of a burden … may benefit from hospice palliative care when their disease has reached an advanced stage: Cancer AIDS ALS …
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… Immunizations help keep you and your child from getting a disease. They contain medicine that causes the body to make … . These antibodies can then recognize and fight the disease if you or your child is later exposed to it. … Help prevent you or your child from getting dangerous diseases for which there are often no medical treatments. …
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… function. Find healthy eating advice for chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, chronic hepatitis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Kidney  Chronic kidney disease Having chronic kidney disease means your kidneys …
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… Last updated January 29, 2025 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease that causes shortness of breath, fatigue and … Canadian guidelines recommend. Physical activity and lung disease Current Canadian guidelines recommend doing light- …
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… Overview Overview Heart disease and stroke are leading causes of death for women … But women of all ages can help reduce their risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. What causes heart disease and stroke? A process called hardening of the …