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depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how bad the condition ... health problem. A child with PTSD may have constant, scary thoughts and memories of a past event

Maternal Age Over 30, Pregnancy Risks ... health. Discuss plans for helping you and your baby have a healthy pregnancy. Your healthcare ... healthcare provider If you're pregnant and over age 30, talk with your healthcare provider about your ... chromosomal abnormalities and maternal age;miscarriage and maternal age;p02481

blood pressure Other health problems, such as obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ... . Your provider will first ask you about your symptoms and past health. They will also do a physical ... age;asthma;asthma symptoms;taking asthma care;age and asthma;dm4013

more about AIDS and older adults by taking this quiz. Take the Seniors and HIV/AIDS Quiz ... Half the people in the U.S. with HIV/AIDS is age 50 or older, and the number of older people diagnosed

learn how to make heart healthy lifestyle changes that will benefit your heart and overall health ... key to helping reduce your risk of having future heart problems or events. And cardiovascular ... angina;angioplasty;attacks;benefits;bypass surgery;emotional support;exercises;food;heart health

? Consider putting out bowls of healthy toppings for pizzas and letting everyone create their own. You ... cities have websites advertising free or low-cost community events. Don’t forget national and state

and Older Adults Exercise is good for people of all ages There are many benefits of a regular ... be vigorous to be helpful. Even a walk around the park can be positive for any age body and mind. So ... exercise;men and exercise;male physical fitness;exercise and aging;exercise and elderly;exercise benefits;p00934

themselves—and reach for more booze. For 1 or 2 of these otherwise healthy kids, the next drinking binge ... with your child's college. Encourage things such as substance-free dorms and social events. Ask the

pain at some point in their lives. Normal aging and some physically demanding occupations often cause ... Back Healthy Back pain is one of the most common health problems today. In fact, most people ... W1774; back health, healthy back, back strain, posture, back injury, back pain, spine, obesity

through or seen a traumatic event. Counseling and medicine can help. Posttraumatic Stress ... through a traumatic event and are having trouble dealing with it. Such events may include a car crash

Older Adults and Heat-Related Illnesses ... aging if there's a program that gives window air conditioners to seniors who qualify. If you can't ... afford to run your air conditioner, contact your local area agency on aging or senior center. Ask if they ... keep cool;heat illness;seniors beat heat;handle heat illnesses;Heat stress;heat fatigue;heat cramps;heat exhaustion;heat illnesses symptoms;2928

drinks a day. Men 65 and older and women of any age should have no more than one drink a day. One ... boosts your memory because a healthy heart pumps blood with nutrients and oxygen into the brain ... memory; memory loss; remembering; memory tips; memory aids; memory and aging;

stress and make your holidays healthy and happy. Your physical health When the holidays become ... December can be stressful. But you and your family can adopt some new traditions that may ... healthful holiday traditions;healthy kids;emotional health;physical health;healthy eating habbits

blood pressure, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. A healthy weight is possible ... , and balance it with a healthy diet. And you can do more than just manage your weight. According to the ... fitness; exercise; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; weightlifting; weight management; body fat; body mass index;

Our environment has a big impact on our health and well-being. As the climate changes, it’s ... important to understand how it affects us and how to stay safe and healthy. Climate and Your

of a loved one, or moving to a new home Handling more than one major life event at the same time ... responsibilities, such as spouse or life partner, parent, friend, employee, and caregiver for aging parents ... 85163;Stress: causes and effects;causes and effects of stress

. Treatment Treatment varies based on a person’s age, overall health, health history, symptoms, and ... one knows what causes Alzheimer disease. Genes, environment, lifestyle, and overall health may all

break and leak blood into the brain tissues, forming a hemorrhage. This chain of events is part ... of a stroke that can occur in adults and children of all ages. Cerebral Venous Sinus

generally understood. Sleep apnea happens in all age groups and both genders. Sleep Apnea ... processed. How is sleep apnea treated? Treatment will depend on your symptoms, age, and general ... involuntary breathing pauses;apneic events;breathing disorder;P01301

*Surgery for School-Aged Ch ... of pain) Needles and shots Dying during surgery How do I prepare my school-aged child for ... , sounds, and events they will experience the day of surgery. It can help your child learn about the ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery