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Sexuality in Older Adults
As you age, it doesn’t mean that you suddenly lose interest in sex. It’s common for people to remain sexually… for health problems increases. Conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and depression can make having sex more challenging. Health problems…
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Babies and Thumbs, Fingers, and Pacifiers
Sucking on thumbs, fingers, and pacifiers is common in babies. Each has its pros and cons for parents to… of 2 and 4. If this isn’t happening, you may need to help them break the habit. This can be very challenging. Consider these tips before…
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Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) | Chronic Kidney Disease and Nutrition
Following a special diet can help reduce the buildup of waste in your kidneys, reducing stress and slowing the progress… to take in the right amount of calories to maintain a healthy weight and support your body’s functions. This can be challenging for people who…
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Choosing a Family Doctor
A family doctor is trained in all areas of medicine to take care of your whole family. Choosing the right… American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) requires that family doctors get re-certified every 7 to 10 years. This recertification is a challenging process. Family doctors…
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is… incontinence. Often these surgeries repair or replace sphincter muscles. Living with fecal incontinence Living with fecal incontinence can be socially and emotionally challenging, no matter…
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Talking to Your Doctor About Your Mental Health
About 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Talking with your doctor about your mental health… test or scan that can tell you if you have depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or another mental illness. Sometimes it can be challenging for your…
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Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Postpartum depression effects women after giving birth. It involves feelings of sadness, loneliness, worthlessness and restlessness that can last for… What is postpartum depression? Postpartum depression is a mental health illness that affects women after giving birth. For some women, it is normal to feel…
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Dementia
Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but… What is dementia? Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms that can be caused by changes in brain structure. Dementia often occurs…
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Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home… What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a group of behaviors. It used to also be called attention deficit disorder (ADD). ADHD…
