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… activity can benefit generally healthy people of all ages and people living with chronic conditions or … steps toward changing your level of physical activity. Image Active For Health A toolkit of resources to help persons … with chronic conditions be more physically active. Image General information and tools Access tools and resources …
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… Whooping Cough (Pertussis) On this page: … such as pneumonia . The illness can be dangerous in older adults and young children, especially babies who … in babies. This is a slight pause in breathing. Later-stage symptoms happen after 1 or 2 weeks and can last for 10 …
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… Nail-Biting On this page: Overview Overview Nail-biting … Information Fungal Nail Infections Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Nail Problems and Injuries Stress Relief and … Information Fungal Nail Infections Mouth Problems, Non-Injury Nail Problems and Injuries Stress Relief and …
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… Scabies On this page: … and young children, apply the cream or lotion to the head and neck, too. In most cases, you leave the medicine on … aren't safe for infants younger than 2 months, children, older adults, and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding. …
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… Polymyalgia Rheumatica On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics … condition that affects the arteries that carry blood to the head. Giant cell arteritis is more dangerous than PMR, … more often than in men. It is more common as people get older. What are the symptoms? Symptoms often start suddenly …
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… Milestones for 3-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … like a child than a baby. The belly is less rounded and the head and legs look more in proportion with the body. Have a … like a child than a baby. The belly is less rounded and the head and legs look more in proportion with the body. Have a …
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… Thumb-Sucking On this page: Is … . Little by little, most children stop on their own at age 3 to 6 years. Why do babies suck their thumbs? Babies … suck a thumb often or with great intensity around age 4 or older. (A callus on the thumb is one sign of intense …
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… flat spots that may develop on the back of a baby’s head. Place your baby on a firm surface that is free of … to reduce the risk of falls or the baby becoming trapped Older children and pets should not be in the bed If the …
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… Tai Chi and Qi Gong On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Related … movements include raising and lowering the arms, moving the head from side to side, and gently rubbing the ears, feet, … movements include raising and lowering the arms, moving the head from side to side, and gently rubbing the ears, feet, …
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… Frozen or Stuck Tongue or Other Body Part On this page: Overview Overview If you touch a frozen metal surface … frozen or stuck: Don't pull or tug. This can cause an injury. Have someone pour warm water on the metal and on the … lips, avoid swallowing blood by sitting up and tilting the head forward with the chin down so the blood drains out of …
