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… older women and older men. However, they may face different risks and be affected in different ways. Older women are … regular income, such as a pension, putting them at greater risk of fraud In some relationships, the man may be much … crime or a situation that puts an older adult at immediate risk, call the police or 9-1-1 right away.Advise that you …
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… That's because early substance use may: Increase the risk that your child keeps using substances and has a … memory, and learning. Make car crashes more likely. Lead to risky behaviours like having sex without a condom. This can … pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. Increase the risk of anxiety, depression, and suicide. Make it hard for …
Medications
… tobacco and are over 35 years old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood … hormonal birth control (such as the pill, patch, ring). The risk of these serious problems increases with age and with … than 7 days without a ring. Doing so will increase your risk of pregnancy. Regularly check that the ring is in your …
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… high blood pressure, and other health problems. Your risk of harm from alcohol is: footnote 1 Low if you have 2 … Having more than 2 drinks in one sitting increases your risk of injury to yourself and others. And a standard drink … high blood pressure, and other health problems. Your risk of harm from alcohol is: footnote 1 Low if you have 2 …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Laser trabeculoplasty uses … are less predictable than the results of the first surgery. Risks Complications of laser trabeculoplasty are rare. The … are less predictable than the results of the first surgery. Risks Complications of laser trabeculoplasty are rare. The …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An ammonia … the arteries are deeper and are protected by nerves. Risks If the sample is taken from a vein There is very … the arteries are deeper and are protected by nerves. Risks If the sample is taken from a vein There is very …
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… If you have poor muscle tone in an arm, you may be at risk for shoulder problems, such as a dislocated shoulder. … of time. A large amount of swelling can: Increase the risk of skin sores (pressure injuries). Increase your chance … If you have poor muscle tone in an arm, you may be at risk for shoulder problems, such as a dislocated shoulder. …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A serum … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Blood … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
