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… You can benefit from physical activity even if you think of yourself as "elderly" or you already have conditions such as … first step—and make that first step a small one. Talk with your doctor if you're worried about how exercise might affect your health. If you're already active, ask your doctor if …
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… A hot flash is a sudden feeling of intense body heat. Your head, neck, and chest may get red. Your heartbeat may speed up, and you may feel anxious. You … uncomfortable and upsetting. They can lower the quality of your sleep and daily life. But they aren't a sign of a …
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… treatment for moles. But some can turn into cancer. Talk to your doctor if a mole bleeds, itches, burns, or changes size or colour. Also let your doctor know if you get a new mole. Make sure to wear … other sun protection every day to help prevent skin cancer. Your doctor may remove a mole in any of these ways: Cutting …
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… the symptoms? Symptoms of vaginitis may include a change in your normal vaginal discharge (including grey, green, or … pain or bleeding when you have sex. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will check your vagina for redness and swelling and will take a sample …
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… hours before the test. Because this is a test involving your heart, you may have to stay overnight in the hospital … help you relax. You will get a shot of anesthetic to numb your skin and deeper tissues. Then a long, thin needle will be carefully inserted just below your breastbone. (In some cases, the needle is inserted …
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… vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can also spread to your baby during pregnancy or birth. This is known as … can be transmitted during any of the 4 stages of infection. Your risk of having syphilis is greater if you already have … the primary stage, a painless sore can develop anywhere on your body that came into contact with an infected person. …
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… Wear shoes that fit properly. You should be able to wiggle your toes in your shoes while you are sitting and when you are standing. The inner seams of your shoes should not rub against areas of your feet. Stop …
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… to Quit On this page: Overview Overview Your attempt to quit is more likely to succeed if you pick a good time. Anytime that you can focus your energy and attention on your goal of quitting tobacco is a good time to quit. This …
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… for coronary artery disease. Being overweight increases your chances of having risk factors for the disease. These … weight and staying at a healthy weight can help lower your risk for coronary artery disease. Weight loss often … help control diabetes. If you have coronary artery disease, your doctor will likely suggest staying at a healthy weight …
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… Overview Speech and language lessons start in the uterus. Your developing baby hears and responds to familiar voices. Soon after birth, your baby prefers and responds more to the mother's voice than to any other. And your newborn can recognize whether sounds are part of his or …