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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 … keeps me going is the results. I've lost weight, and I feel younger every day." This story is based on information …
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… Hydrocele On this page: … are common in newborns, they can also occur at any age in later life. What causes it? The cause of most … smaller as the body reabsorbs the fluid. Hydroceles in men younger than 65 may go away by themselves. But hydroceles in …
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… Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) On this page: … dies during sleep. If this happens to a healthy baby younger than 1 year old, it's called sudden infant death … ways of coping with the baby's death can strain a marriage and a family. Along with feeling grief, family members …
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… Breast Pain (Mastalgia) On this page: Overview Overview Many women have … when a period ends. Cyclic breast pain occurs more often in younger women. Most cyclic pain goes away without treatment … at menopause . Non-cyclic pain is most common in women ages 30 to 50. It may occur in only one breast. It is often …
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… Nervous System Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (conscious), to have thoughts and memories, and to use language. The nervous system is divided into two parts: The brain … Injury, Age 4 and Older Headaches Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Self-Care Specific home treatment for symptoms …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of responsibility, nurture … between appropriate and inappropriate behaviour. Babies younger than age 18 months cannot understand these concepts. …
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… Medicine or Other Drug Use and Sleep Problems On this page: Overview Overview Many prescription and … Drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeine-containing beverage during the day can cause sleeplessness. Caffeine can … and minor injuries than do non-smokers, especially in younger age groups. Illegal drugs such as cocaine, …
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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place … helpful first-aid supplies to have at home: Adhesive bandages, such as Band-Aids, in assorted sizes Adhesive tape, … clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb aspirator or …
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… Scabies On this page: … completed. Some scabies medicines aren't safe for infants younger than 2 months, children, older adults, and people … our content . Media gallery Scabies mite Scabies skin rash … What is scabies? Scabies is a …
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… Appendicitis On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … cause problems. Appendicitis is most common in people ages 10 to 30, but it can happen at any age. With treatment, … treatment. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Current as …
