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… and rheumatoid arthritis meet recommended guidelines for physical activity. Physical activity and arthritis Regular physical activity is … (Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation, Canada) This 50-page printable booklet includes advice on returning to …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All … feelings. These feelings are a normal part of growth and development. Talking about sex can be awkward, but the … is important. About 10 out of 100 adolescents have been physically hurt by a dating partner. footnote 2 Talk to your …
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… Asthma in Children On this page: Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What … worse at night. How is asthma diagnosed? Along with doing a physical examination and asking about your child's symptoms, … , cockroaches, and animal dander may influence asthma's development. Asthma is much more common in children with …
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… Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) On this page: Overview Overview Adverse childhood … in a way that makes the child afraid they will be hurt. Physical abuse. An adult hits, kicks, or physically hurts a child. Sexual abuse. An adult (or older …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview Overview If you … disease and vision problems: footnote 1 At least every 10 years if you are age 19 to 40. At least every 5 years if you are age 41 to …
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… Animal and Human Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … the wound. Animal bites Most animal bites occur in school-age children. The face, hands, arms, and legs are the most … bite No Animal or human bite How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older …
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… Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active On this page: Like … But children with disabilities are less likely to be physically active than other children. An inactive lifestyle … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Louis Pellegrino MD - Developmental Pediatrics Current as of: October 10, 2022 …
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… Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … lose muscle mass and bone strength ( osteoporosis ) as they age. They also have more problems with vision and balance, … Yes Leg injury No Leg injury How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older …
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… on many things, including how badly your tendon is damaged, how soon after your rupture you have surgery, and your … program after the surgery. If you are younger or are physically active in sports, at work, or at home, surgery is … Brandi, age 45 I started jogging again after quite a few years, and a week later, blam!—out goes my Achilles. Talk …
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… at no charge and recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza vaccine …
