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Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Itchy skin. The skin can be red from scratching it. * Chapped skin. * Skin cracks, peels, and/or flakes. Causes * Aging. The body naturally produces less oil and moisture. * Cold winter weather. Dry air or heat. * Washing the skin often. Using harsh skin products. * Chronic […]
Dental & Mouth Concerns Taking care of your teeth and gums helps your teeth last a lifetime. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day. Get a dental exam once or twice a year. If you have not seen a dentist in over a year, schedule a dental exam today. Dental problems affect more than
Mature Health: Over Age 50 Forget the image of dentures sitting in a glass of water next to the bed! Dentures require active care, not just a nightly soak. Improper denture care leads to bad breath, unsightly stains, diseased gums, and damage to the dentures. Daily dental hygiene should include these measures. * Brush your
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Diabetes Education Step 1: Lose weight if you are overweight. * People at risk of type 2 diabetes may be able to delay or prevent it by losing five to seven percent of their total body weight. * Aim to lose one pound a week. * Ask family and friends to support you. Step 2:
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Diabetes Education Diabetes is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. Glucose needs to get into the cells to be used for energy. Insulin is the hormone needed for glucose to get from the blood into the cells. Diabetes results when no insulin is made, not enough insulin is made, or the body does not
Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Diarrhea occurs when body wastes are discharged from the bowel more often and in a more liquid state than usual. Signs & Symptoms * Frequent watery, loose stools. * Cramping or pain in the abdomen. Causes Common causes are infections that affect the digestive system, food allergies, overuse of laxatives or
Children’s Health Signs, Symptoms & Causes Diarrhea is when you pass stool many times a day, and it is watery and loose. (Passing stool is called having a “bowel movement.”) Diarrhea is one way your child’s body fights infection. Diarrhea can also clean out your child’s intestines when he or she eats something bad. Children
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Studies show that some older adults are deficient in vitamins B6, B12, and folate (a B vitamin). To guard against vitamin deficiencies, plan a diet that includes food sources of these nutrients. * Lean meats, chicken, organ meats and fish, are high in B6. * Milk, eggs, and lean meats
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions Diverticulosis in Colon Sometimes small pouches bulge outward through weak spots in the colon. This is called diverticulosis. The pockets (called diverticula) can fill with intestinal waste. With diverticulitis, these pockets and areas around them get inflamed or infected. Signs & Symptoms For Diverticulosis Often this has no symptoms. Some persons
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Brain & Nervous System Dizziness is feeling lightheaded. It is a symptom of another condition. Vertigo is a spinning feeling. It affects the inner ear, the brain’s gravity-and-motion detector. Dizziness Conditions Heat Stroke Signs & Symptoms Sudden dizziness with: * Hot, dry, red skin * High fever. No sweating. * Pulse that is rapid and
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