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… page: Overview Overview In older adults, hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. … also higher in whites and Asians. Poor eating habits. Eat a nutritious diet that includes adequate amounts of calcium … also higher in whites and Asians. Poor eating habits. Eat a nutritious diet that includes adequate amounts of calcium …
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… enough water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins. People older than 50 and some vegetarians may need to use … metabolism; important for nerve function. Found in all nutritious foods in moderate amounts: pork, whole grain or … metabolism; important for nerve function. Found in all nutritious foods in moderate amounts: pork, whole grain or …
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… Breast tissue in younger women tends to be denser than in older women who have been through menopause. If you have … Breast tissue in younger women tends to be denser than in older women who have been through menopause. If you have …
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… It may not work as well for severe contractures. Are an older adult or can't have open surgery because of other … It may not work as well for severe contractures. Are an older adult or can't have open surgery because of other …
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… at home. Your baby should be taking in enough fluids and nutrients, peeing normal amounts and seeming to improve.  If … (fewer than four wet diapers in 24 hours for a baby older than four or five days) Increased thirst No tears Dry …
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… nausea or vomiting. Learn more Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Exams and Tests Kidney stones may be diagnosed when … nausea or vomiting. Learn more Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Exams …
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… systems aren't strong enough to control the yeast's growth. Older people get thrush because their immune systems weaken … yet strong enough to control the growth of the yeast. Older people get thrush because their immune systems can … systems aren't strong enough to control the yeast's growth. Older people get thrush because their immune systems weaken …
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… likely to get this kind of injury. Tears also happen in older adults. What causes it? An Achilles tendon tear is … often than before. Age. Most Achilles tears occur in people older than 30. Weight. People who are very heavy have a … likely to get this kind of injury. Tears also happen in older adults. What causes it? An Achilles tendon tear is …
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… depend on your sex and what other health problems you have. Older adults are more likely to have side effects than … make some common problems worse. This happens most often in older adults. Medicines can make you fall or feel dizzy or … depend on your sex and what other health problems you have. Older adults are more likely to have side effects than …
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… when you lift something heavy or play sports. As you get older, your meniscus gets worn. This can make it tear more … first but then notice that it gets worse over a few days. Older people sometimes don't notice when the tear happens. … when you lift something heavy or play sports. As you get older, your meniscus gets worn. This can make it tear more …