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… October 30, 2024 Everyone experiences changes as they get older that can increase the risk of falls and fall-related … that will help you remain active and independent as you age. On this page: Assess your risk Improve your strength … safeguard against falls and fall-related injuries to the head, neck, and spinal cord. Start slowly and work up to …
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… Facial Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … such as shingles . These may affect nerves in the face or head. They can cause severe facial pain or eye problems …
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… Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults On this page: Overview … make it to the toilet in time ( incontinence ). Having more headaches and dizziness than usual. Not keeping themselves …
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… Getting older and staying physically active Last updated September … your fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to …
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… Coughs, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards … wake up. Symptoms of serious illness may include: A severe headache. A stiff neck. Mental changes, such as feeling …
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… Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment On this page: Overview … and treatment of asthma can be a challenge if you are age 65 or older. You might have another medical condition …
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… Toe, Foot, and Ankle Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Overview Everyone has had a minor toe, foot, or ankle injury that caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our … out (losing consciousness). Feeling very dizzy or light-headed, like you may pass out. Feeling very weak or having …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Overview At one time or another, everyone has had a minor injury to a finger, hand, or wrist that caused pain or … out (losing consciousness). Feeling very dizzy or light-headed, like you may pass out. Feeling very weak or having …
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… Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years On this page: Overview Healthy Habits for … injuries by taking safety measures around your home. Think ahead about what possibly dangerous things will attract your … inside the car and other factors could cause long-lasting injury—or death—in a matter of minutes. Keeping the car …
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… Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards … wake up. Symptoms of serious illness may include: A severe headache. A stiff neck. Mental changes, such as feeling …
