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Medications
… your risk. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
Medical tests
… mass as we age. Bones naturally become thinner as you grow older. This is because existing bone tissue is broken down … osteoporosis can occur in men, it is most common in women older than age 65. If your bone density is lower than … tests for: footnote 1 All women and men who are age 65 or older. People younger than age 65 who are at increased risk …
Health topics
… and gelatin dessert, such as Jell-O. Take care of your urinary tract to prevent problems such as infection. Limit drinks … and gelatin dessert, such as Jell-O. Take care of your urinary tract to prevent problems such as infection. Limit …
Health topics
… loss of the ability to hear that happens as people get older. It affects both ears. It starts with problems hearing … be affected as well. This kind of hearing loss affects most older adults to some degree. The most frequent cause of …
Health topics
… hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water … hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall headfirst into the water …
HealthLinkBC files
… 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08d Sexually Transmitted Infections Series Download PDF Document English Document … often called ‘cold sores’ or ‘fever blisters’. Herpes infections have three different outbreak types: Primary … see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Image Sexually Transmitted Infections …
Medications
… if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk for … occur without warning at any time while taking this drug. Older adults may be at higher risk for this effect. Stop …
Health topics
… responded to a few months of conservative treatment. Are older adults with severe rotator cuff tears and whose main problem … responded to a few months of conservative treatment. Are older adults with severe rotator cuff tears and whose main …
Health topics
… affect your health. How does sleep affect your health? Most adults do best when they get 7 to 8 hours of sleep each day. … bedtime. Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November 7, 2022 Author: … bedtime. Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older Current as of: November 7, 2022 Author: …
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… or complete destruction of tissue in the upper digestive tract when swallowed. Damage can occur rapidly and is likely … or complete destruction of tissue in the upper digestive tract when swallowed. Damage can occur rapidly and is likely …
