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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

older adult. Take the Senior Oral Health Test Getting older can affect your oral health. Some ... Getting older can affect your oral health. Some health conditions can affect your mouth, making ... oral health; dental care; senior oral health; tooth decay; oral hygiene; brushing; flossing;

, 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

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

Exercise: Making Family Fitness Fun ... a week. And one of the best ways to meet your goals is to work on them as a family. Making ... family life. Talk with your child’s healthcare provider. If your child has health concerns or

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

, but your risk of back pain can increase with age, heredity, certain activities, physical fitness and ... pain at some point in their lives. Normal aging and some physically demanding occupations often cause ... 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

*Help Your Teen Lose Weight ... Does your teen weigh more than is healthy? Extra weight can cause health problems now and in ... fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Talk with your teen about how to make healthy choices at ... 89575;helping your teen lose weight;teenage weightloss;Adolescent;Adolescence;Youth;Youths;Teen

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

taking this quiz. 1. Which expert is a specialist trained to help you and your family create a ... you need. This specialist is particularly helpful when you and members of your family live far apart ... long-term care; aging and health; caregivers; nursing home; health care facility;

*Mental Health Ch Q&A ... will make the diagnosis. They will take a detailed family history, and write down your child's ... child needs. In other cases, medicines and family therapy are needed to help them cope. Your child ... 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

responsibilities and ask for help. Friends and family members will often ask "Is there anything I can do to ... , well-meaning friends and family members will say the worst possible thing at the time of a cancer

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

*Chronic Health Condition Cope Dx ... Coping: Chronic Health Condition ... feel more in control. Think about asking your family and trusted friends for support. Remember that ... friend or family member to the appointments. Ask your provider what specific steps you can take ... 84285;coping with your diagnosis of a chronic health condition;chronic health condition, coping

Men's Health ... friends = better health Friends enrich your life and enhance your health in multiple ways. For one ... thing, if your friends lead healthy lifestyles, they may encourage you to do the same. Think of it as ... men; bromance; buddies; friends; friendship;

*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

gaining independence. And they disrupt changing relationships with parents and friends. Developmental ... humor. Encourage and assist friends in being supportive. Provide an educational environment