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Nutrition Quiz for Seniors

… you know about good nutrition. 1. As you grow older and become less active, you need fewer nutrients in your diet. You … answer this question. You answered The correct answer is According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health … You answered The correct answer is Foods often taste different to an older adult because aging can affect the senses …
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Cough Medicine Abuse by Teens

… Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a common ingredient found in many cough and cold remedies. It … OTC medicines. Some teens believe that OTC medicines are safer to abuse because they are legal. Here are other … children's Internet use, keeping an eye out for websites visited that discuss OTC or other drug abuse. Use OTC and …
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Prescription Drug Addiction

… by a healthcare provider. The goal of using the medicine becomes about the experience or feeling that it causes. In … Finding ways to get more of a medicine by making unneeded visits to the emergency room or a healthcare provider's … medicines in the past. Young people are also at risk. According to research done in 2019 by the CDC, about 7% …
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Taking Amlodipine

… pain you may have. Medicine tips Read the fact sheet that comes with your medicine. It tells you when and how to take … your medicine with anyone. Make sure your medicines are stored in a place that children and pets can't reach. Ask …
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Diabetes and Gum (Periodontal) Disease

… diabetes. What are the symptoms of gum disease? The most common symptoms of gum disease include: Red, swollen, and … caffeine. Don't eat spicy or salty foods. Don't use tobacco or drink alcohol. Use a humidifier at night. Chew … dentist about changes in your health or medicines at each visit. You can tell them your diabetes test results. This …
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Why Nonsmokers Get Lung Cancer

… more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. While cigarette smoking is the top risk factor for … nonsmokers can be diagnosed, too. Learning about less common causes of lung cancer may help you avoid them. Radon … smoke at work; in public places such as parks, outdoor shopping areas, and some restaurants and bars; in their …
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Understanding Cancer Research Studies

… these studies appearing in the news, it helps to learn some common terms. Here are the basics on health research, so you … relying on the participants' memories, to see any differences between the cases and controls. The researchers … whether you may benefit from being in a clinical trial. Visit the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Trials website …
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