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… Frailty in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Growing older often … tired. He or she has no energy. The person has been losing weight without trying. What happens when an older adult … and worry about falling. Experts think frailty develops because of changes in how the body works. These body changes are …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Overview Scratching chickenpox … cotton socks on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's … Distract your child when you find him or her scratching. Use loose-fitting cotton clothing. Change clothes and …
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… Shoulder Bursitis and Tendon Injury: Preventing Pain On this page: Overview Overview Bursitis or a tendon injury (tendinopathy) in the shoulder can cause pain on the outside or front of the upper arm. Common …
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… loss to an enlarged prostate. Are you wondering whether you should have a PSA test? Or what you can do about erection … Hydrocele Cryosurgery for Prostate Cancer Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things … Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle Osteoporosis in Men Overactive Bladder Penile Implants for Erection Problems …
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… Anemia During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview What is anemia during pregnancy? Anemia … cell level is low. It can happen when you're pregnant because your body is working hard to make more blood to help … at your red blood cells. How is it treated? Eat a balanced diet that includes healthy, iron-rich foods. Some women need …
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… Childbirth Classes On this page: Overview Overview A childbirth education … after delivery (postpartum period). Teach you about proper diet and exercise. Show you techniques for relaxation, … both before and during labour and delivery. That's because the class can prepare you to deal with what might …
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… Coronary Artery Disease and Alcohol On this page: Overview Overview Many experts say that … that can lower your risk. These options include a healthy diet, exercise, and not smoking. Talk to your doctor about … Drinking too much alcohol can be dangerous and can cause problems. Having more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for …
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… Tips for Good Vision On this page: Overview Overview The following tips can … possible. Provide good light for reading, work, or study. Use soft background light, plus a light on your task. Take … to work on a computer in a dimly lit room. And some people use special non-glare screens that fit over the computer …
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… Temporomandibular Disorders: Dental Splints On this page: Overview Overview Dental splints are the … for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) . These splints are used for short periods of time. They don't cause permanent changes in the teeth or jaw. Dental splints, …
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… Pyloric stenosis is a problem with a baby's stomach that causes forceful vomiting. It happens when the baby's pylorus , … forceful. As the vomiting continues, your baby may: Lose weight. Become dehydrated . Be sleepier than normal and very … Surgery rarely causes problems, and almost all babies recover completely. After surgery, your baby probably won't get …
