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Labyrinthitis

…may be a problem for several years, especially for older adults. In rare cases, people may have permanent hearing loss. This is less likely if labyrinthitis is treated promptly….

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Overeating in Children and Teens

…whole family’s lifestyle. Take a walk, go for a bike ride, or do chores together. Plan active family outings. Should I consider a weight-loss diet for my child? Do not…

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Stomach Cancer

…even when eating a small amount Vomiting after meals Unintended weight loss Stomach pain, especially after meals Weakness and fatigue Many of these symptoms can be caused by conditions other…

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Traumatic Brain Injury

…injuries A concussion is a jarring injury to the brain. Most of the time it doesn’t involve a loss of consciousness. A person who has a concussion may feel dazed…

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Adult ADHD (Adult Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

…medicines have side effects. Psychostimulants may decrease your appetite and cause a stomach-ache or a headache. The loss of appetite can cause unplanned weight loss in some people. This side…

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Kids and Bullying

…complaints of being sick. Changes in appetite (no interest in eating or eating too much). Sleep issues. Poor grades. Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed. Sudden isolation or…

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Cancer

…is a lump in the breast. A symptom of skin cancer is an abnormal-looking mole. General symptoms that tend to go with multiple types of cancer include: Unexplained weight loss….

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Gallstones

…completely. You’re more likely to get gallstones if: You are a woman Gallstones occur in up to 20 percent of Canadian women and 10 percent of men by age 60….

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Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond

…cholesterol level. Health Canada suggests Canadian women need 25 grams of fibre per day and men need 38 grams of fibre per day. Good sources of fibre include beans, whole…

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Paronychia

…skin is irritated, germs can take hold and cause an infection. Paronychia is more common in adult women and in people who have diabetes. People who have weak immune systems…

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