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… Diabetic Neuropathy On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms … is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage caused by diabetes. People who have diabetes often have high blood sugar levels. Over time, this can damage nerves throughout your body. There are several types of …
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… Sjögren's Syndrome On this page: … moisture for the body, such as tears and saliva . The damage keeps the glands from working the way they should and … as fatigue and pain in the joints. In rare cases, it can damage the lungs, kidneys, and nerves. Anyone can get …
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… Evaluation and Treatment After a First Seizure On this page: Overview Overview After you have … in the brain. The nature of the seizure and the person's age can also help determine whether an imaging test is … in the brain. The nature of the seizure and the person's age can also help determine whether an imaging test is …
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… surgery for hip or knee OA are less active than their age-matched peers. Furthermore, individuals with RA spend, on average, more than 9 waking hours each day sedentary (sitting, … twice per week. Additionally, it is important to encourage light-intensity PA while limiting sedentary time during …
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… three people will be directly affected by cancer before the age of 75 years. Breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung … Care Ontario, Canada) On the right-hand side of this webpage (under Guideline-Based Clinical Tools) there is an … professional. Exercise (Breastcancer.org, USA) This webpage includes resources on physical activity topics …
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… Non-Allergic Rhinitis On this page: What is non-allergic … may include a runny nose, a stuffy nose, or sneezing. Drainage down the back of the throat (post-nasal drip) from the … symptoms. Use saline (salt water) to rinse your nasal passages once or twice a day. Then blow your nose. You can use: …
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… With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns … cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. It's common for older adults to sleep less … feel sleepy. Insomnia Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November 7, 2022 …
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… Dry Mouth On this page: … glands work. Low saliva production is common as you age. It's also common with many health conditions, such as … help you find a different medicine. Avoid caffeinated beverages, tobacco, and alcohol. These can increase dryness in …
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… Laxatives On this page: Overview Overview A laxative is a … products for preventing or treating constipation. Bulking agents. Food such as bran or products such as Benefibre or … you the urge to pass the stool. Regular use of bulking agents is safe and often lets you have more stools. Stool …
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… Osteoporosis Screening On this page: Overview Overview If you … men Osteoporosis Canada recommends that all women and men age 65 and older routinely have a bone density test to check … 2010 clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis in Canada: Summary. Canadian Medical …