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… the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk … it also increases energy levels, helps to keep your brain healthy and improves mood Adults aged 65 and older should do … have taken at least five medications within the last six months, you may be able to receive Medication Review …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams … role in managing a health condition. Chronic Pain: Using Healthy Thinking Cause Some common causes of chronic pelvic … and acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). Try heat. Put a heating pad, a hot water bottle, or a warm compress on your …
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… Arm Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? Signs of pain in a baby or toddler are different than signs of pain in an older … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … Check Your Symptoms Overview A healthy body temperature is maintained by the nervous system … to stay at its normal temperature by transferring heat. Sweating and blood flow to the skin ( thermoregulation ) help …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … to reduce infection and get rid of mucus to keep the lungs healthy. Medicines may be used to control the amount and … replace lost nutrients. This may include taking vitamins; eating high-calorie, high-fat foods; drinking nutritional …
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… of coronary artery disease (CAD), you should visit your primary care physician every few months. Your doctor … will help you recover from an event or procedure and make healthy lifestyle changes. During the rehab program … will serve as your primary point of contact in treating and managing your CAD. Whether you work more closely …
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… Heartburn On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or burning in the chest or upper belly, especially after eating. A person may describe this feeling as "gas." Other … more coordinated. This process can take as little as 6 months or as long as 1 year. Spitting up isn't the same …
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… active and independent as you age. On this page: Assess your risk Improve your strength and balance Printable fall … fall risk among older adults aged 65 and older. These guidelines will help your healthcare team work with you to … their strength and balance. The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines recommends that all adults do strength activities …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … stroke. Don't take a statin. Try to lower your risk with healthy lifestyle habits alone. Is this decision for you? … your risk whether you take statins or not. This includes eating healthy foods, being active, staying at a healthy …
