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Bone & Muscle Problems Back pain can be caused by many different things. The most common cause of back pain is muscle strain to the lower back. Using correct posture puts minimum stress on the joints. This reduces the risk of injury and osteoporosis. For correct posture, keep your ears, shoulders and hips in a […]
Dental & Mouth Concerns Bad breath (halitosis) is a social concern. It can be a health issue, too. Signs & Symptoms * A bad odor from the mouth. To detect this, wipe the back of your tongue with a piece of white, sterile gauze. After 5 minutes, smell the gauze for an odor. * An
Skin Conditions Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are painful ulcers on the skin. Common sites are the head, back, buttocks, tailbone, knees, and ankles. Signs & Symptoms * The skin may feel sore in areas where a bone is close to the skin. There may be no feeling at all. * The skin gets irritated
First Aid To prevent accidental poisoning: * Always read warning labels on pesticides, household cleaners, and other products that could be poisonous. Follow instructions for use and storage. * Crush unused medications and mix them with water. Mix this with used coffee grounds or kitty litter. Put this in the garbage in a sealed plastic
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Each year, over four million people-many of them adults-are fitted for braces. If you have any of the following dental problems, you may be a likely candidate for braces. * Crowded or crooked teeth. * Buckteeth, misaligned teeth, or lower teeth that protrude. * Poor bite or wide spaces between teeth.
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Skin Conditions Age spots are skin blemishes that come with aging. All age spots are generally harmless. They are more a cosmetic issue than a medical one. It is important, though, to distinguish them from skin cancer. Signs & Symptoms * Small or large, flat, freckle-like marks that are different shades of brown (liver spots).
Brain & Nervous System Many people are afraid that growing old means losing the ability to think, reason, or remember. Some short-term memory loss does come with aging. You may, for example, forget where you put your keys or not remember the name of a person you just met. This is normal. Memory lapses that
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Eye Conditions Growing older does not always mean you see poorly. But you may not see as well as you did before. Common changes that affect your eyes are: * “Aging Eyes.” The medical term for this is presbyopia (prez-bee-OH-pea-ah). This comes on slowly after age 40. Close objects or small print are harder to
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Whiter teeth, fresher breath, fewer cavities. Who could ask for more from toothpaste? Some dental products make additional claims. Here’s a short guide to ingredients and product claims to help you decide which toothpaste is best for your teeth. (Note: Choose products with the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance
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General Health Conditions An allergy is an immune system problem to a substance (allergen) that is normally harmless. An allergen can be inhaled, swallowed, or come in contact with the skin. Signs & Symptoms For Common Allergies * Sneezing. Watery eyes. Cold symptoms that last longer than 10 days without a fever. Dark circles under
