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… Healthy Eating in Children: Problems Caused by Poor Nutrition On this page: Overview Overview Children with … These include: Bone thinning (osteoporosis) in later life. Heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular) diseases. Eating …
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… Memory Problems: Tips for Helping the Person With Daily Tasks On this page: Overview Overview The following … information at a time. Break tasks and instructions into clear, simple steps, one step at a time. Use short, simple, …
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… Fertility Problems: Should I Have a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro … pregnancy depend on how bad the tubal problem is, your age, and whether you or your partner has any other fertility … age 35, the chances of IVF working drop a lot as each year passes. You may not want to spend time having surgery …
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… Nerve Function Tests for Evaluating Low Back Problems On this page: Overview Overview Nerves carry messages back and forth … up off the table while your doctor pushes down on your leg near your knee. (This test can also be done while you are …
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… Lung Cancer and Other Lung Problems From Smoking On this page: Overview Overview Smoking harms … over time. The risk continues to go down as the number of years you stay smoke-free increases. Chronic obstructive …
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… Other Health Problems Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus On this page: Overview Overview If the herpes … to the eyes. This can cause blindness if it is not treated early. If your eye is very irritated or if you feel pain in …
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… Vertigo: Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems On this page: Overview Overview When you have … keep yourself safe. These include taking precautions like wearing low-heeled shoes that fit well and keeping walkways …
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… Help Your School-Age Child Develop Social Skills On this page: Overview … and they can be. But through these encounters, children learn some of the basic social skills needed to be competent … is no one easy formula for teaching social skills. People learn through watching parents, friends, and others interact …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Overview Your child may … types of problems by being aware and helping your child learn how to avoid dangerous situations and maintain his or …
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… Cord Injury: Talking With Your Partner About Sex On this page: Overview Overview Talking with your … together. If you withdraw sexually because of body image, fear of erection problems, or fear of not satisfying your partner, your …