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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Many people are inconvenienced and embarrassed by urinary incontinence-they leak urine when they laugh, cough, sneeze, or lift heavy objects. Incontinence can be caused when muscles used to control the bladder weaken due to childbirth or prostate surgery. Neurological complications caused by injury or stroke, or neurologic disease (like multiple […]
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Women’s Health Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD) Why you need this: Osteoporosis occurs four times more often in women than in men. Get tested as often as advised by your doctor. What to do before the test: Dress in clothing that makes it comfortable to lie on a table. What to expect: A common and
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Physical activity is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Studies show people who exercise regularly live longer and may live better, without pain or disability. If you exercise on a regular basis, good for you! Keep it up! If not, now is the time to start. Check with a doctor before
Children’s Health * Make half your grains whole. Choose whole-grain food, like whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, and brown rice more often. * Vary your veggies. Go dark green and orange with your vegetables. Eat spinach, broccoli, carrots and sweet potatoes. * Focus on fruits. Eat them at meals. Eat them at snack times, too. Choose fresh,
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care You can do a lot of things to improve the chance of having a healthy pregnancy. And you should not do some other things! Knowing what to do and what to avoid will help you and your baby stay well. * Ask your health care provider before you take any medicines,
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Pregnancy & Prenatal Care Healthy moms tend to have healthy babies. Take the steps below before you get pregnant. These steps can help your baby get off to a good start: * Talk to your health care provider. Let him or her know you are planning to get pregnant. Follow his or her advice. *
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Ear, Nose & Throat Conditions People over age 50 are likely to lose some hearing each year. The decline is usually gradual. About 30% of adults age 65 through 74 and about 50% of those age 85 and older have hearing problems. Hearing problems can get worse if they are ignored and not treated. People
Women’s Health If you experience any of these symptoms, see a gynecologist. * Heavy, painful, irregular, or missed menstrual periods. Bleeding between menstrual periods. * Lower abdominal pain or cramping. * Vaginal irritation, discharge, or painful intercourse. Bleeding after intercourse. * Lumps, thickening, or tenderness in the breasts. Also see a gynecologist for a yearly
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Skin Conditions Most men have some degree of baldness by age 60. After age 60, 50% of women do. Signs & Symptoms * Thinning of hair on the temples and crown. * Receding hair line. * Bald spot on back of head. * Areas of patchy hair loss. Causes * Normal aging. Family history of
General Health Conditions Using a special glass can make drinking water more fun! * Add frozen berries and fresh herbs like mint or rosemary. * Add lemon or lime for a twist. * Put cold water and ice in a decorated thermos. * Drink water with a crazy straw. * Freeze water in fun-shaped ice
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