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… begins around the mid-30s. This is mainly because of the aging egg supply. Male fertility also decreases with age. … and Tests To check for infertility, a doctor can: Do a physical examination. Ask questions about your past health. … medicine for fertility includes: Acupuncture. Dietary changes. Relaxation techniques. Mind-body medicine. Talk …
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… hair, which is then replaced by mature hair. Because of changes in hormones, people often lose hair for 1 to 6 … You may have a lot of hair loss a few months after severe physical or emotional stress. This type of hair loss usually … are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin …
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… Legal Issues Dementia: Medicines to Treat Behaviour Changes Dementia: Support for Caregivers Dementia: Testing … and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Medical History and Physical Examination for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease … Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Managing Your Energy Myths About Tourette's Disorder Myths and …
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… whether special adaptations such as hand brakes are needed. Physical exercises, to increase good posture and joint … environments. Your occupational therapist may recommend changes in those environments that may help you continue … in which occupational therapy can help are: Mental and physical impairments a person has had since birth. Recovery …
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… vision, call an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) right away. Changes in vision can be a sign of severe damage to your … retinopathy be prevented? You can lower your chance of damaging small blood vessels in the eye by keeping your blood … monitoring your blood sugar levels, getting regular physical exercise, and taking insulin or medicines for type …
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… really a disease. It's a term used to describe the normal changes in your spinal discs as you age. Spinal discs are … the discs are more likely to occur if you smoke, do heavy physical work (such as repeated heavy lifting), or are very … your examination shows no signs of a serious condition, imaging tests (such as an X-ray) aren't likely to help your …
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… health Sexual and Reproductive Health Seniors’ health Aging Arthritis and Osteoporosis Dementia … Illnesses and …