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… Anxiety On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … and anxious all their lives. This problem can occur at any age. Children who have at least one parent with the … an active role in managing a health condition. Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body Check Your Symptoms Are …
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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care Dental care for older people is much the same as for younger adults. But older adults do have concerns that … toothbrush by wrapping a sponge, an elastic bandage, or adhesive tape around it. Push the toothbrush handle …
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… Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Urinary tract … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … and cause an infection in the bladder. In men, partial blockage of the urinary tract by an enlarged prostate . Other …
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… Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … ft) for children under 2 years and adults over 65]. A car crash in which any vehicle involved was going more than 32 km … ft) for children under 2 years and adults over 65]. A car crash in which any vehicle involved was going more than 32 km …
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… High Cholesterol On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … foods include meats, whole milk, butter, and cheese. Your age and sex. After you reach age 20, your cholesterol … 40 or older. Your doctor may recommend this test if you are younger and have risk factors for heart disease. footnote 1 …
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… Bed Caregiving: Making a Home Safe Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area Caregiving: Reducing Germs and … Food Safety: Cooking Food Safety: Following the Package Instructions Food Safety: Preparing Food Safety: Serving … and Stroke Playground Safety Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Rash From Indirect Contact Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac: Tips …
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… Child Abuse and Neglect On this page: Overview What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms … and support. It may not leave scars you can see, but the damage to a child is just as real. Sexual abuse. Any sexual … an adult and a child or between an older child and a younger child is sexual abuse. Showing pornography to a …
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… Mitral Valve Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … invasive types of surgery may be another option. The damaged mitral valve is removed and replaced with a new heart … specific condition and general health prior to surgery. Younger, healthy people have a lower risk of problems while …
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… Chikungunya Fever On this page: … also have a headache, muscle pain, swollen joints, or a rash. Chikungunya and dengue viruses are transmitted by the … also have a headache, muscle pain, swollen joints, or a rash. Chikungunya and dengue viruses are transmitted by the …
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… Sepsis (Septic Shock) On this page: What is sepsis? … problems, a fast heartbeat, chills, cool clammy skin, skin rashes, and shaking. Other symptoms may include a fever or … problems, a fast heartbeat, chills, cool clammy skin, skin rashes, and shaking. Other symptoms may include a fever or …
