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… Joe's Story: Changing My Lifestyle On this page: Joe's Story Joe's Story When Joe turned 60 last year, … gave him a full examination and found no serious health problems. She also scheduled Joe for a cholesterol test. … keeps me going is the results. I've lost weight, and I feel younger every day." This story is based on information …
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… Hypothyroidism On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … not being able to stand the cold, constipation, memory problems, and heavy or irregular menstrual periods. Symptoms … Older adults are more likely to develop hypothyroidism than younger people. And women are more likely than men to …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview Overview … that you get tested more often and/or begin testing at a younger age. You are at risk for diabetes if: footnote 2 You … Body Mass Index (BMI) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) …
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… Valproic Acid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … this medication has caused serious (sometimes fatal) liver problems, usually within the first 6 months of starting … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited …
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… Valproate Sodium Syrup - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … this medication has caused serious (sometimes fatal) liver problems, usually within the first 6 months of starting … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited …
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… Divalproex Sodium Enteric-Coated Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … this medication has caused serious (sometimes fatal) liver problems, usually within the first 6 months of starting … The risk of serious liver problems is increased in children younger than 2 years, especially if they have an inherited …
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… With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older On this page: Overview Overview Sleep patterns … as you get older. Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. Compared to younger people, older adults: Sleep fewer hours and take …
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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to … of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with memory, problem-solving, and learning. It also … Doctors often suspect an inherited cause if someone younger than 50 has symptoms of dementia. Learn more …
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… Food Safety: Tips for Grocery Shopping On this page: Overview Overview There are things … Do not buy meat or poultry that has a tear in the package or is leaking. Pick up your refrigerated and frozen … or rusting. Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Foodborne Illness and …
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… Thinking About Child Safety On this page: Overview Overview As … injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children younger than age 5. The following questions can help you determine how …
