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… Arm Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … harm the growth plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a greater chance for injuries and broken … lose muscle mass and bone strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. Older adults also have more problems with vision and …
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… Nail Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … aging. Thick, brittle, or dark nails are more common in older adults who have poor circulation. Ingrown nails . … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (conscious), to have thoughts and memories, and to use language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain … old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 years or older 4 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male …
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… Leg Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … develop from exercise, everyday wear and tear, or overuse. Older adults have a higher risk for leg problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have leg problems for the same reasons as …
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… Grief and Grieving On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens … Grief Grief: Helping Children With Grief Grief: Helping Older Adults With Grief Cause Grief and grieving are the … your loved one. Symptoms of grief in children and teens Age and emotional development influence the way a person …
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… Health Learning Center Learn about senior health Everyone ages differently. What do you need to feel your best? … Advance Care Plan: What to Include Advance Care Planning Age-Related Hearing Loss Age-Related Macular Degeneration … in Men Assistive Devices and Orthotics Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment Automated Ambulatory Blood …
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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … system problems People with heart or lung problems Adults older than 65 These people sometimes need treatment in a … sure to replace fluids lost through rapid breathing, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting. Encourage more frequent breast- or …
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… Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … the growth plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older adults have a higher risk for injuries and fractures. … lose muscle mass and bone strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, …
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… development Last updated September 19, 2024 By the age of nine to 12 months, your baby has developed a distinct … social and emotional milestones you can expect. On this page: Social and emotional milestones Play and activity … upset, sick or hurt From 9-12 months Now that your baby is older, you can do even more to nurture social and emotional …
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… Tattoo Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … (stomach) : nausea, pain or cramps, vomiting, diarrhea Cardiovascular (heart) : paler than normal skin …