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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … very confused, restless, or anxious. Trouble breathing. Sweating heavily, or not sweating at all (sweating may have …
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… diabetes educator before using a low glycemic index eating plan. Eating low glycemic foods is most helpful when used along with another eating plan for diabetes, such as carbohydrate counting. …
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… miss a meal. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, … with your doctor. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, … with your doctor. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
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… risk for having a stroke. Monty, age 72 My doctor says I'm healthy and that my stroke risk is low. I don't want to take … for having a stroke." — Monty, age 72 "My doctor says I'm healthy and that my stroke risk is low. I don't want to take … risk for having a stroke. Monty, age 72 My doctor says I'm healthy and that my stroke risk is low. I don't want to take …
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… you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Overview Overview Some teens and young adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy or Down … to seek medical care, and using public transportation. Some adults with disabilities live at home until their parents or … guardian are no longer able to care for them. These older adults may need the same level of training for independent …
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… it may take you longer to remember things. Not all older adults have memory changes. But these changes can be a … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, …
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… , and high cholesterol . Losing weight and staying at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for coronary artery … disease, your doctor will likely suggest staying at a healthy weight or losing weight if you need to. Your doctor … , and high cholesterol . Losing weight and staying at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for coronary artery …
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… Sleep patterns naturally change as you get older. Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. Compared to younger people, older adults: Sleep fewer hours and take longer to fall asleep. … a different bed. Have changes in their sleep cycle. Older adults spend less time in the most restful stages of sleep. …
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… receive a flu shot annually. Discuss with your doctor. In adults, this medication can increase the risk of bone loss … later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including calcium). Missed Dose If you miss a … later in life, encourage children to exercise and eat a healthy diet (including calcium). Missed Dose If you miss a …