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Healthy Weight
Achieving a healthy weight is different for everyone. You may want to lose weight for personal reasons. Or you may… important if you haven’t been active, if you have any health problems, if you’re pregnant, or if you’re an older adult. Read Article Diet and…
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High-Altitude Illness
High-altitude illness can occur when you travel to altitudes higher than 8,000 feet. It happens when your body doesn’t get… with fluid, which can be fatal. It occurs at extreme high altitudes. Everyone is at risk for high-altitude illness. Children and older adults are at…
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Air Pollution
Outdoor air pollution is a mix of gases and toxic particles in the air we breathe. Regular exposure to it… make it difficult to breathe outside if you have lung problems, such as asthma. It can also cause trouble for children and older adults. Avoid…
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Antiemetic Medicines: OTC Relief for Nausea and Vomiting
Over the counter medicines can provide relief for nausea and vomiting, but there are a number of precautions to be… less effective. Don’t store medicines in bathrooms or bathroom cabinets. These locations are often hot and humid. Things to consider Healthy adults usually don’t experience…
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases… is essential to preventing the spread of contagious diseases. Vaccines are especially important for at-risk populations such as young children and older adults. The AAFP offers vaccination…
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Labyrinthitis
Labyrinthitis is a condition that affects a part of the inner ear called the labyrinth. When it is swollen, you… Most people are completely better within 2 to 3 months. Sensitivity to motion may be a problem for several years, especially for older adults. In…
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Interstitial Nephritis
Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder that affects your kidneys’ ability to filter waste and extra fluid… it can lead to long-term or permanent kidney damage, such as chronic kidney failure. This is more likely to happen in older adults. Questions to ask your doctor…
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Antihistamines: Understanding Your OTC Options
Over the counter antihistamines can be used to treat allergy symptoms. It’s important to know what they do and the… they do not lose effectiveness. Do not store them in bathrooms. These areas can get hot and humid. Things to consider Healthy adults don’t usually…
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Ideal Weight and BMI
Your ideal weight and body mass index (BMI) are connected. Your BMI can tell you if you are overweight and… Maintaining a healthy weight is critical to your overall health. When you are overweight or obese, you are at higher risk of developing certain conditions…
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Stomach Flu (Gastroenteritis)
Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It can strike anyone… What is a stomach virus? Gastroenteritis is a medical term for a stomach virus. Many people call it the stomach flu. It is not…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is… Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Maintaining an adequate level of vitamin D is important for…
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Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an irritation, swelling or infection in your ear. It can be caused… What is swimmer's ear? Swimmer's ear is an irritation, swelling, or infection in your ear. It's often caused by swimming a lot or swimming in…
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Bladder Training for Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means you can’t always control when you urinate. Most types of… Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means you can’t always control when you urinate. There are different types of urinary incontinence. Most…
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Hydration: Why It’s So Important
Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs it to work properly… Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, your body uses…
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Avian Flu
Avian flu is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain strains of the virus… What is avian flu? Avian flu (also called Avian influenza A or bird flu) is a virus that is spread from bird to bird. In rare cases, certain…
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Group B Strep Infection
Group B strep is a common kind of bacteria that can sicken newborns who are exposed to it during… What is group B strep? Group B streptococcus, or group B strep for short, is a common kind of bacteria (germ). It can live in…
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Herbal Health Products and Supplements
Herbal health products and dietary supplements can benefit your health. Taking too many or the wrong ones could have negative… Herbal health products and supplements have become a billion-dollar industry. An herb, or botanical, is a plant or part of a plant that people…
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Hip Fractures
A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip fractures… What is a hip fracture? A hip fracture is a break in your thigh bone (femur) where it connects to your pelvic bone. Hip…
