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… Prevention Last updated June 30, 2021 Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your …
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… Dental Checkups for Children and Adults On this page: Overview Overview … visits every 6 months or as your dentist recommends. Adults, teens, and school-age children Your dentist will … visits every 6 months or as your dentist recommends. Adults, teens, and school-age children Your dentist will …
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… Congenital Heart Disease in Adults On this page: Overview Overview … you have congenital heart disease. Get regular checkups. Adults who have congenital heart disease need routine … you have congenital heart disease. Get regular checkups. Adults who have congenital heart disease need routine …
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… Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … are very tired during the day. It can affect children and adults. Narcolepsy Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that has … Do you ever fall asleep at times when you shouldn't? Yes Falls asleep at inappropriate times No Falls asleep at …
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… Inguinal Hernia: Surgery in Adults On this page: Adults need to have inguinal hernia repair surgery in the … if strangulation does not appear likely. In healthy adults, hernias that can be pushed back into the abdomen and …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview … improve flexibility. Balance exercises may help you avoid falls. When combined with strengthening exercises, … and balance exercises has health benefits for older adults. It can: Improve blood pressure. Improve heart …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Related … hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water … hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water … & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine … Child Safety Preventing Drowning …
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… Warning Signs of Suicide in Adults On this page: Overview Overview The following warning signs may be present in adults who have a high risk for suicide: Depression or other … . … Overview The following warning signs may be present in adults who have a high risk for suicide: Depression or other …
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… Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) More self-care Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance Preventing Falls …