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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 … consistency. Do not cause pain. Remain the same size over years or grow very slowly. Often the most bothersome symptom …
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… Scarlet Fever On this page: … its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, but it can affect people of any age. What causes it? Scarlet fever is caused by …
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… Vocational Training On this page: Overview Overview Vocational (job) … skills and interests. Programs are available through local school districts and the department of education in each … skills and interests. Programs are available through local school districts and the department of education in each …
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… there is a good chance that your illness can be cured or managed, your doctor may advise you to first try available … problems can be cured or managed successfully for many years with available treatments. Other illnesses get worse … am back on chemotherapy and radiation therapy. I have small children at home and want to see them grow. My doctor has …
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… Exercise and Physical Activity Ideas On this page: Overview Overview Aerobic exercises … include walking your dog, doing housework, and playing with children. Finding the right activity Experts say to do … walk, try to exercise in the early morning or after work or school. Instead of doing one 45-minute session, do three …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… remember: Safety latches might make it more difficult for children to open cupboards, but they don’t make it … and out of reach. More tips for childproofing your home:  Image Use hardware mounted swing gates at the top and bottom … ways to explore Your toddler: Health and safety, birth to 2 years … Childproofing your home for a toddler …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … are: Used to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children. Rarely used to treat snoring in adults. Not used … and swallow for a few days. Children who are younger than 3 years and who have other conditions, such as Down syndrome, …
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… combine nicotine replacement products. People younger than age 18 can't buy the over-the-counter products, but a doctor … I think I finally am going to be able to quit. Dave, age 42 I thought about taking medicine to quit smoking, but … start craving a smoke, and I'd go back to cigarettes. A few years ago, my doctor suggested I try taking a medicine and …