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Hearing loss in adults

… disability. The prevalence of hearing loss rises with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… Women are more likely than men to experience abuse in their younger years, which may continue into later life. The … her significantly and for a long period of time On average, a woman tends to be smaller than a man, and she may … ashamed that someone they trust is hurting or taking advantage of them. Both men and women may worry about how it …

Toilet learning

… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese There is no set age for starting to learn to use the toilet, or to become … show interest in learning to use the toilet between the ages of 24 and 48 months. However, not everyone will show interest during this age range. For some children, the family may want to …

Role of Pets in Human Disease

… with bacteria and parasites, especially if they have diarrhea or were strays Pets that are imported may carry … a cough that does not go away, sneezing, weight loss or diarrhea Outdoor cats can become infected with Toxoplasma … the toilet bowl Do not allow your pet access to the garbage Do not let your pet eat other animals Bird cages: Keep …

Listeriosis

… can start with symptoms, such as: Fever Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Muscle aches Headache Listeriosis can cause serious … and severe muscle aches. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriage or stillbirths in pregnant women. People who have … . Image … Listeriosis …

Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. Why is hand washing important? … such as meats or poultry Touch pets or animals Clean pet cages or litter boxes Clean around the house When should …

Calcium and your health

… include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 months 260 mg 1 to 3 … such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made with calcium sulfate Canned fish with bones …

Meal and snack ideas for your 1 to 3 year old child

… Calcium: milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), tofu prepared with calcium, canned fish with bones, … as salmon and rainbow trout, cow’s milk, fortified soy beverage (offer after age 2), egg yolk, soft margarine Healthy …

Time for bed

… light sleep, they may partly wake many times. At this age, your baby has developed enough to begin to learn how to … my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the night at least once a week. Waking at … between 18 months to 2 years and then decreases over time. Ages 1 to 3 years are also a time when children discover and …

Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… food poisoning. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. In Canada, over 4 million … at least 2 minutes at the end of heating Follow food package instructions Some packaged foods are fully cooked and ready-to-eat. Other foods …