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… Pneumonia On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … It can usually be treated at home. But some people, like older adults and babies, may need to go to the hospital. … (flu) symptoms (nasal stuffiness, mild body aches or headache, mild fever). You cough up mucus that is running …
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… Osteoporosis in Men On this page: What … caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density . As you age, your bones get thinner naturally. But some things can … Your age. Your risk for osteoporosis goes up as you get older. Loss of the male hormone testosterone . As you age, …
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… Tips for Pregnant Parents On this page: Overview Overview If you have one … A toddler or preschooler can learn to put toys away. An older child or teen can do chores and cook. Your partner can … a brother or sister, set up the crib a couple of weeks ahead of time. Explain that after the birth, you will have to …
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… Lipoma On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … but the tendency to develop them is inherited. A minor injury may trigger the growth. Being overweight does not … but the tendency to develop them is inherited. A minor injury may trigger the growth. Being overweight does not …
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… Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure On this page: Overview Overview First aid measures may prevent … that insulates well, such as polypropylene. Cover your head. If dry clothing is not immediately available, you can … refreezing is possible. Wait until you reach shelter. The injury will be worse if your skin freezes, thaws, and then …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … people feel sick and have a fever, a decreased appetite, a headache, a cough, and a sore throat. The itchy chickenpox … cause shingles (herpes zoster), usually when you are an older adult. About 1 in 5 people who have chickenpox will …
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… Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance On this page: Get started Health Tools Get … in deeply through your nose. Lift your arms above your head, and stretch. Lower your arms, and breathe out. Do … In many communities, there are group exercise programs for older adults and classes such as tai chi . Check with your …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: Overview Overview Infants and … by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a developmental problem should be seen … by 12 months of age. Babies with dental problems caused by injury, disease, or a developmental problem should be seen …
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… Low Testosterone On this page: … Aging. It's normal for testosterone to decrease as you age. Injury to the testicles, or surgery or radiation treatment … Aging. It's normal for testosterone to decrease as you age. Injury to the testicles, or surgery or radiation treatment …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Overview Keep pets in good … around animals. These things put children at risk for injury. You can do these things to help prevent such … baby. This only causes anxiety and increases the chance of injury. Never leave a baby alone with a pet. It only takes a …
