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… take many forms including physical, emotional, financial, sexual, spiritual or social. Abuse and neglect can include … personal problems or stresses, they might be at greater risk of harming or neglecting others. These factors may increase the risk of abuse. Living together with older adults may create …
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… updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document … time in their lives. The more sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV infection. What are … can pass HPV to others without knowing it. What are the risks of HPV infection? Most people who have an HPV …
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… Overview Suicide rates increase with age and are highest among white men age 65 and older. Divorced and widowed men in this age group have the highest suicide rates, and their most common method of … signs may be present in older adults who have a high risk for suicide: Depression . Older adults have higher …
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… increased inactivity and sedentary behavior and increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and all-cause mortality. Canadian … evidence. WHO Guidelines on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour (World Health Organization) This 2020 edition …
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… health needs. Warning There may be a slightly increased risk of serious, possibly fatal side effects (such as heart … becoming pregnant. For males, it may result in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged … problems (such as glaucoma) heart problems (such as very high or very low blood pressure, mitral valve insufficiency) …
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… Constipation Eat bran and other whole-grain cereals and high-fibre fruits and vegetables, such as apples, prunes, … If it lasts, ask your doctor if you can reduce your dose. Sexual problems Ask your doctor if you can take a lower … belongings, or withdrawing from family and friends. Manic behaviour , such as having very high energy, sleeping less …
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… Trouble sleeping and tiredness. Nervousness. Loss of sexual desire or ability, and delayed orgasm. Dizziness or … have issued advisories on antidepressant medicines and the risk of suicide. Talk to your doctor about these possible … Women who take an SSRI during pregnancy may have a slightly higher chance of having a baby with birth defects. If you …
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… with bipolar disorder who is having a manic episode. The high energy level can be tiring or even scary. The person … episode. Avoid intense conversation. Don't take comments or behaviour personally. During periods of high energy, a person often says and does things that he or …
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… any concerns you have about your child's health, growth, or behaviour. Do this even if you aren't sure what worries you. … with, read, create, and build. Take basic steps to reduce risks. Encourage a sense of security. This sense of trust … with, read, create, and build. Take basic steps to reduce risks. Encourage a sense of security. This sense of trust …
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… Look for movie and video reviews that rate violence and sexual content for families. Set reasonable limits for your … are important and to gain confidence that their positive behaviour will be rewarded. Eventually, when your children … Look for movie and video reviews that rate violence and sexual content for families. Set reasonable limits for your …
