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… benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. Estrogens should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. … vaginal bleeding. In postmenopausal women, estrogens, taken with or without a progestin, increase the risk of … also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as …
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… environment to grow botulism bacteria. What steps can I take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care … such as vegetables, meats and seafood. Your pressure canner should come with complete instructions. Always follow them … the cooking step Both weighted gauges and dial gauges should be checked for accuracy. Read the manufacturer’s …
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… treatment with your doctor. Estrogens and progestins should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia. In … the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This … also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as …
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… health needs. Uses Denosumab is used to treat bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have a high risk of getting … age, if someone in your family has osteoporosis, or if you take certain medications (such as prednisone) for long … denosumab may have serious jawbone problems. Your doctor should check your mouth before you start this medication. …
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… If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as … doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using … thyroid medications (such as levothyroxine), and drugs for osteoporosis (bisphosphonates such as alendronate). This is …
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… time. You can't undo the damage to your lungs. But you can take steps to prevent more damage and to feel better. What … so you will need to get a flu vaccine every year. You should also get a pneumococcal shot. It may not keep you … , such as pneumonia . An increased risk of thinning bones (osteoporosis), especially if you use oral corticosteroids. …
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… pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as freely. The hip joint … gets worse over several months may be caused by transient osteoporosis . This is more common in middle-aged men. But … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines What is … doctor can decide how to lower your risk. You may decide to take a blood-thinning medicine such as aspirin or an … are important to many health problems. Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? Atrial Fibrillation: Should …
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… can help you make healthier choices more often. What foods should I eat? Healthy eating patterns such as Canada’s food … for healthy bones, muscles and nerves and helps prevent osteoporosis. Women over the age of 50 and men over the age … bones and muscles. Adults over 50 years of age need to take a daily vitamin D supplement of 400 IU in addition to …
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… that often come with getting older. What kinds of changes should you expect as you get older? Changes as you get older … Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Decision Points focus on … a few of the ways to slow bone loss and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Metabolism and body composition. Over time, …
