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… dietary changes you can make. Limit sodium intake Most adults only need 1500 mg of sodium each day, but many eat … eat can result in small amounts of weight loss, or help to prevent or slow weight gain. Call 8-1-1 to speak with a … (#68f) Fibre and Your Health (#68h) Healthy snacks for adults (#68i) Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults …
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… your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent and decrease symptoms (wheezing and trouble … the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… health needs. Uses This product is used to control and prevent symptoms (such as wheezing and shortness of breath) … the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… standards? Strict guidelines for crib construction help prevent many injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety … Less than 6 cm (2.375 in.) of space between slats. This prevents a child's head from becoming trapped. No cutout … these parts, and the crib can collapse. Lead-free paint. Older cribs may have paint that has lead in it. Babies can …
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… of most colon polyps is not known, but they are common in adults. Over time, some polyps can turn into colorectal … risk? You are more likely to have colon polyps if you: Are older. Risk increases with age. Have people in your family … risk? You are more likely to have colon polyps if you: Are older. Risk increases with age. Have people in your family …
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… nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit … stress on a total joint replacement as active or athletic adults who have had replacements for osteoarthritis, but … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit …
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… amount of iron from food Group Age Amount of daily iron Adults Ages 19 and older Ages 19 to 50 (who menstruate) 8 mg. 18 mg. Pregnant … from food Group Age Amount of daily iron Adults Ages 19 and older Ages 19 to 50 (who menstruate) 8 mg. 18 mg. Pregnant …
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… causing infection. This is called colonization. How can you prevent it? As more antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop … infected or colonized with VRE, you can take steps to prevent getting a VRE infection. Practice good hygiene. Keep … causing infection. This is called colonization. How can you prevent it? As more antibiotic-resistant bacteria develop …
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… such as pills, phototherapy, or injections. Can it be prevented? There is no known way to prevent eczema. If you have family members with eczema, you … at times. Most children outgrow it. But some teens and adults continue to have problems with it, though usually not …
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… Checklists Evaluating Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home … My Feelings Diabetes: Home Blood Sugar Diary Diabetes in Adults: Record of My High Blood Sugar Emergency Diabetes in … Checklists Evaluating Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home …
