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… (the Heimlich manoeuvre) is used to clear an obstruction in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest … (the Heimlich manoeuvre) is used to clear an obstruction in adults and children older than 1 year. Back blows and chest …
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… can occur indoors, especially in babies and older or ill adults who are not dressed warmly enough. What are the … Recovery is harder for babies and older, ill, or inactive adults. Cold Temperature Exposure … can occur indoors, especially in babies and older or ill adults who are not dressed warmly enough. What are the …
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… eat well as you age: Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults (HealthLinkBC File #68j) Canada's Food Guide Healthy Eating and Older Adults Heart-Healthy Eating Mental well-being Feeling at … well-being: Well-being Help Starts Here Depression in Older Adults Quitting Smoking Simple Ways to Connect With Others …
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… Osteoarthritis, the most common type, affects 1 in 7 adults while rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 adults. Less than 14% of adults with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis meet …
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… get enough of these minerals. Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acid) supplements have been shown to help some heart failure patients. In some studies, fish oil supplements, taken along with other heart failure medicines, … get enough of these minerals. Fish oil (omega-3 fatty acid) supplements have been shown to help some heart failure …
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… and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (2015). Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in HIV-1-infected adults and adolescents. U.S. Department of Health and Human … and Human Services Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (2015). Guidelines for the use of …
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… always used. It makes the child sleep during the surgery. Adults may need only a local anesthetic to numb the throat. … who do not have surgery also have fewer throat infections. Adults who have their tonsils removed after repeated throat infections don't get as many new infections as adults who don't have the surgery. Risks Some bleeding is a …
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… fitness is an excellent way to stay well as you age. Older adults are more likely to be inactive so take steps to … often The amount of physical activity recommended for adults by the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines is at … other BC communities have built outdoor parks to help older adults stay healthy. Talk to a fitness professional for free …
