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… Joe's Story: Changing My Lifestyle On this page: Joe's Story Joe's Story When Joe turned 60 last year, … been blessed with good health. But he knew that at his age he should be having regular checkups, especially since … my doctor said, 'We really need to get on top of this. Your age and your cholesterol levels raise your risk of having a …
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… Lipoma On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … non-cancerous soft tissue growth. Lipomas occur in all age groups but most often appear in middle age. Single lipomas occur with equal frequency in men and …
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… Managing Your Toddler's Frustrating Behaviours On this page: Overview Overview Toddlers do not have the skills yet to manage their behaviour. It is normal for them to have tantrums. … want to be. You can try the following strategies to help manage your toddler's challenging behaviour: Minimize conflicts …
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… Adolescents Develop More Mature Ways of Thinking On this page: Overview Overview Adolescent … risks, and future consequences. As a result, they may engage in risky behaviours and test authority. The following … develop reasoning skills and cognitive abilities. Encourage your adolescent to share his or her thoughts with you. …
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… Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract On this page: Overview Overview Cataracts may … in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may … in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may …
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… Sickle Cell Disease: Splenic Sequestration On this page: Overview Overview Splenic … get trapped in the spleen. The spleen can enlarge, get damaged, and not work as it should. When the spleen doesn't … cell disease. It may follow a respiratory infection. In older children and adults, the spleen often doesn't work …
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… Medicines That Cause Hearing Loss On this page: Overview Overview Medicines that damage the ear and cause hearing loss are known as ototoxic … They are a common cause of hearing loss, especially in older adults who have to take medicine on a regular basis. …
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… elbow. You get symptoms when the tendon at the elbow is damaged. Tennis elbow is caused by repeated twisting movements … There is a risk of infection, blood loss, and nerve damage (which are risks in all surgeries). There are also risks … from a sudden (acute) injury or if there is other severe damage to the elbow. Your doctor might recommend surgery if: …
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… Insect Repellents On this page: Overview Overview You … DEET causes cancer or other illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and other experts suggest that it is … of 10% DEET to children 6 months to 12 years of age. It's important to read and follow all instructions on …
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… Ecstasy (MDMA) On this page: Overview Overview Ecstasy (MDMA) is … of baby pacifiers to reduce this discomfort. It also causes nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, and … of baby pacifiers to reduce this discomfort. It also causes nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, and …
