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… old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years or older 5 years or older Are you male or female? Male Male … you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If … pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs right away to prevent or reduce swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for …
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… short-term and long-term health benefits and can help to prevent and treat many chronic conditions, such as heart … and all-cause mortality. Canadian guidelines recommend that adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to … into routine care. Health matters: physical activity – prevention and management of long-term conditions (Public …
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… is doing at any moment. The usual resting heart rate for adults is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Children have … 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 …
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… Years On this page: Overview Overview Older teens may seem mature at times, but they often will … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Older teens may seem mature at times, but they often will …
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… acidosis. Lactic acidosis is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, … with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of … obstructive lung disease) kidney disease liver disease use/abuse of alcohol yeast infections in the vagina or penis …
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… acidosis. Lactic acidosis is more likely if you are an older adult, if you have kidney or liver disease, … with type 2 diabetes. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent kidney damage, blindness, nerve problems, loss of … heart attack) kidney disease liver disease dehydration use/abuse of alcohol yeast infections in the vagina or penis You …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … like lifting a suitcase can cause a rotator cuff tear in an older adult or someone whose shoulder is already damaged. … the blood supply and slows healing. Shoulder instability. Prevention The long-term changes to the shoulder joint from …
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… dehydrated, have heart failure or kidney disease, are an older adult, or if you take certain medications (see also … Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you … if you get sunburned or have skin blisters/redness. Older adults may be at greater risk for stomach/intestinal …
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… health needs. Uses Ipratropium is used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use …
