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… Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Exercise Parkinson's disease Parkinson's Disease and Exercise Stress management Stress Management: …
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… questions. What else can I do to lower my risk of heart disease? Reach and maintain your best weight Be physically … for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, and several cancers. If you drink alcohol, …
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… can cause dementia or symptoms like it. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in people older … , respiratory infections , and sepsis. Alzheimer's disease. Asthma or COPD . They cause a decrease in the … blood flow. Examples are heart failure , coronary artery disease , and irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Problems …
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… used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer's disease and to Parkinson's disease. Rivastigmine does not cure either of these diseases, but it may improve memory, awareness, and the …
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… problems eye surgery certain eye problem (glaucoma) heart disease diabetes signs of infection near the injection site … to urinate muscle/nerve disorders (such as Lou Gehrig's disease-ALS, myasthenia gravis) seizures trouble swallowing … polymyxin) anticoagulants (such as warfarin) Alzheimer's disease drugs (such as galantamine, rivastigmine, tacrine) …
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… weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and … generic E. coli contamination. Is there a treatment for the disease? If you have diarrhea and/or bloody diarrhea for …
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… such as an intellectual disability or Alzheimer's disease . Some objects in the ear cause more problems than … have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain … off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are: Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and …
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… 5 to 6 eggs per day. Do head lice cause illness or spread disease? No, head lice do not cause illness or spread disease. However, they can be irritating because they cause …
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… Symptoms may be mild or severe. Some serious conditions, diseases, and injuries that can cause nervous system … a gradual loss of function. Examples include: Parkinson's disease . Multiple sclerosis (MS) . Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) . Alzheimer's disease . Huntington's disease . Peripheral neuropathies. …
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… conditions Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease happens when there is kidney damage, or decreased … high blood pressure are the main causes of chronic kidney disease in Canada. About 15% of adults in Canada and the USA have chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease may progress to end-stage …
