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… Kris's Story: Getting Active With No Excuses On this page: Kris's Story … too! From 44 to 45 is only 1 kilogram (2 pounds), but still you feel like, well, that's an improvement. It may not be much more, but if you look back to 6 months ago—Whoa! It's quite good! I …
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… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Even when you know the good things about being active, you may find it hard to change your lifestyle until you deal …
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… Robert's Story: Getting and Staying Active On this page: Robert's Story … a key to helping his low back pain. "I discovered that what you have to do is this: You do as much as you can." Robert has been suffering with …
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… Teens: Getting Out of an Unhealthy Friendship On this page: Getting … focus is often on things that are negative. For example, you talk about each other's problems a lot. Or you give up what you want so you can make your friend happy. …
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… Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. …
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… Heart Rate Problems: Should I Get a Pacemaker? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. …
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… How to Get Up Safely After a Fall On this page: Overview Overview If you have injuries, health problems, or other reasons that may make it easy for you to fall at home, it is a good idea to learn how to get …
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… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated … feel entitled to the money or property, or think they will get it anyway and believe they have the right to use it now. … and the possibility of abuse or neglect, pay attention to your own emotional and physical health. Here are some signs …
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… Blood Pressure Numbers: When to Get Help On this page: Overview Overview What do your blood pressure numbers mean? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries. Blood pressure readings include two numbers. …
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… Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Risks for Older Adults On this page: Overview … immune system that isn't as strong as when the person was younger. A reduced ability to control urination and bowel … movements (incontinence). This increases the chance of getting bacteria into the urinary tract. A hospital stay or …
