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*Handwashing Tips For All ... : For family and friends When visiting or caring for a loved one, washing your hands or using an ... , Family, and Friends Germs are everywhere around us. Normally, we live with germs without getting ... 89227;Handwashing Tips for Patients, Family, Friends;Handwashing

Depression and Older Adults: Know the Signs ... not a natural part of growing old. It's a health condition that should be treated seriously and ... losing control over changes linked to aging. And losing people they love. Missed diagnosis ... depression;depression and aging;depression missed diagnosis;depression signs;depression symptoms;1249

Learn about the medical uses, claims, and side effects of proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins ... properties and may help prevent cancer.  Proanthocyanidins are in a group of compounds called polyphenols ... Proanthocyanidins;polyphenols;cancer;age-related problems

*Family Friends Getting Help ... care you need. Getting Help from Family and Friends Dealing with health and medical issues can ... be stressful and confusing. It can be a good idea to ask friends and family for support. With your ... 40986;getting help from family and friends

How Stress Affects Your Heart Health ... your stress under control. Emotions and Heart Health Since ancient times, the heart has been a ... conditions is important to reduce your overall health risk. Stress and your heart Emotional ... emotions and heart health;heart disease and depression;stress and the heart;165

, boosts the health of your heart, lungs, and blood vessels. It also gives you more energy. Weight-bearing ... the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

Children and Exercise ... Daily exercise is a fun way to share activity with family and friends. And it helps create good ... heart-healthy habits. The guidelines below can help you and your child plan activities: Children ... children and exercise;children and physical activity;p02207

*Mental Health Ch Q&A ... will make the diagnosis. They will take a detailed family history, and write down your child's ... ? Sometimes psychotherapies, behavioral strategies, classroom strategies, and family support may be all a ... child's mental health;child's mental health questions;treated mental health;child's mental ... disorders;child's mental disorders diagnosed;2854;children's behavioral health

, but your risk of back pain can increase with age, heredity, certain activities, physical fitness and ... your spine than others. Maintaining proper posture in all positions helps prevent back pain and ... W1774; back health, healthy back, back strain, posture, back injury, back pain, spine, obesity

Getting Ready for Your Annual Wellness Visit ... your health. As you age, you may need some new tests. Others may no longer be needed (but still ... . Your friend or relative can serve as an advocate. Your friend of family member may have questions or

keep a notebook with all the medical records and information about your child's diagnosis. Sometimes ... responsibilities and ask for help. Friends and family members will often ask "Is there anything I can do to

Alcoholism and Your Family History: Understand Your Risk ... Your access to alcohol Your mental health—having conditions such as PTSD, depression, and ... away from alcohol completely. Be aware of your mental health. Stress, anxiety, and depression

. Fish, if you have a license. Hold a cookout with family and friends. Hold a movie ... living groups to see what they offer in the way of senior outings, book clubs, and get-togethers. Your

Anything that affects your comfort, safety, and well-being also affects your overall health. This ... Issues and Your Health Many things in your daily life impact your health. Anything that affects your ... social determinants of health;SDOH resources;SDOH

Caring for Aging Parents ... Many children of aging parents wait until there's a crisis, and then they're left scrambling ... Aging Parents If your parents are in their golden years, keep in mind that even gold can lose some of ... aging parents;taking of aging parents;signs of aging parents;advance planning for aging parents;1,1845

aggressive. Use correct names for all body parts and teach your child the correct names of all body ... Child abuse can happen in any family and in any neighborhood. Studies have shown that child ... child abuse;prevent child abuse;stopping child abuse;The National Child Absue and Neglect Data System;NCANDS;1565

problem that affects your driving: A friend or family member has expressed concern about your ... them and check that your batteries are charged. Physical fitness As you age, it may become ... driving after age 60;hearing vision and driving after age 60;811

*Surgery for School-Aged Ch ... hospital for several days, ask family and friends to call and visit often, depending on your child's ... Have your child explain back to you what is going to happen in the hospital. School-aged ... preoperative clinic;child and surgery

*Vaccines Reduce Health Risks ... depend on your age and health history. These include vaccines to prevent shingles, HPV, meningitis ... settings. Your healthcare provider will talk with you about your health history and tell you which

understand, accept, and cope with for anyone. The emotional and psychological stress affects all family ... gaining independence. And they disrupt changing relationships with parents and friends. Developmental