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… Urinary Incontinence in Men … you sneeze, cough, laugh, lift objects, or do something that puts stress or strain on your … strong urge to urinate. Doctors don't know why this happens. But sometimes it can be …
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… Why is it important to eat well as I age? … regularly so you stay hydrated, even if you do not feel thirsty Being constipated more … and nerves. Women aged 51 and older and men aged 71 and older have higher calcium …
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… that lowers your risk for health problems. Why pay attention to your weight? Staying at a … weight is one of the best things you can do for your health. It can help prevent serious … is: footnote 1 Less than 102 cm (40 in.) for men. Less than 88 cm (35 in.) for women. People …
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… that run in your family. And even if you do get an illness, choosing to be active, to … in the morning. Bones. Throughout adulthood, men and women gradually lose some of the … include the dosage, who prescribed it and why, and any side effects you've had. Known …
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… where your body stores fat. Typically, men store fat in the belly (abdomen) while … or have weight-loss surgery if: You do not lose weight after you have tried healthy … When you eat beyond feeling full. When and why you eat for reasons other than being …
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… pass in and out of the body easily. Most do not build up in the body's cells. … as the antioxidants lutein and lycopene. Why take a supplement? The best way to get the … advertised as being specially designed for men or for women or for certain age groups. A …
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… need to take daily medicines. What can you do to prevent it? A heart-healthy lifestyle can … the condition at an earlier age than others. Why they are at greater risk isn't known. Other … start at age 3. footnote 1 After age 18, men and women can follow the adult screening …
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… or unstable angina. What is angina, and why is unstable angina a concern? Angina (say … pattern of stable angina. Your symptoms do not happen at a predictable time. For … weakness. A fast or irregular heartbeat. For men and women, the most common symptom is chest …
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… gas" or indigestion . Check Your Symptoms Do you have a problem with gas, bloating, or … you male or female? Male Male Female Female Why do we ask this question? The medical … weakness. A fast or irregular heartbeat. For men and women, the most common symptom is chest …
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… It's also a leading cause of death of both men and women in Canada. When you have it, your … heart attack, there are many things you can do to slow coronary artery disease and reduce … recommends a test, ask what it is for and why you need it. You can help decide if a test …
