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… fibroids. Apparently they are pretty common as you get older. My doctor outlined all the different treatments I … fibroids. Apparently they are pretty common as you get older. My doctor outlined all the different treatments I … fibroids. Apparently they are pretty common as you get older. My doctor outlined all the different treatments I …
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… widely used commercially, but it can still exist in many older homes and buildings. You may find asbestos wrapped around older hot water pipes and water boilers, or used to tape … and trade workers involved in renovations and repairs to older buildings are at higher risk of asbestos exposure if …
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… metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity … (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected 26.4% or 8.3 million adults in 2016. Overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% or 10.6 million adults in 2016. In 2015, 9.3% or 3.4 million adults were …
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… more Chronic Myofascial Pain Osteoarthritis Scoliosis in Adults Symptoms Upper and middle back pain may feel like a … shoulders, and stomach. Physiotherapy to help increase your flexibility, strength, and balance. Your physiotherapist may … more Chronic Myofascial Pain Osteoarthritis Scoliosis in Adults Symptoms Upper and middle back pain may feel like a …
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… recommended dose is 400 milligrams per day. If you are older than 75 years, the maximum recommended dose is 300 … slow/shallow/noisy breathing. (See also Warning section.) Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If …
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… based on how often breathing stops during sleep. For adults, breathing may stop as few as 5 times an hour (mild … sleep apnea. Aging. Sleep apnea increases as people get older. Being male. Sleep apnea is more common in men. … breathing. Sweating. Feeling restless. Waking up a lot. In older children, other symptoms may also include: Bedwetting. …
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… Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults . Ottawa: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada … Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults . Ottawa: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada … Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults . Ottawa: Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada …
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… Canada recommends regular blood pressure testing for adults. footnote 2 Your doctor can let you know how often … assessment, prevention, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 34(5): … risk assessment, and treatment of hypertension in adults and children. Canadian Journal of Cardiology , 36(5): …
