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You’re Never Too Old
… … , a mini exercise guide, shows you how you can be active anytime, anywhere. To learn more, visit the … Go4Life … website. You’ll find exercises, success stories and tips to help you stay …
Spotlight on Brain Tumors
… seek treatment at a nearby cancer center, if possible. To look for a cancer center near you, visit www.cancer.gov/research/nci-role/cancer-centers . …
The Problem That Piles Up
… suggests why it’s hard for people with this disorder to part with items, even things with no real-world value. He found that brain activity was different between people with hoarding … that everything is important.” Doctors don’t know what causes hoarding disorder. There’s no X-ray or blood test for a diagnosis. Instead, doctors assess how well people are functioning … people get rid of clutter. To find more resources for this and other mental health issues, visit www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help . …
Decoding Dyslexia
… or vision problems, that may underlie reading problems. An evaluation for dyslexia may involve visits to specialists such as speech-language pathologists, psychologists, or a reading or … attention span and the ability to organize. ADHD requires its own treatments. There is no cure for dyslexia. But early recognition of the condition, and support at home and school, can …
Stopping Middle-Age Spread
… is to maintain an active lifestyle,” de Cabo says. “Try to incorporate daily walks or daily visits to the gym. If you have an office job, get a standup desk, so you spend a few hours a day …
Pain in the Ear
… blocked. If the pain won’t go away or your child has fluid coming out of their ear, you should visit a doctor. Ear infections can also make a child fussy, cause a fever, or create trouble … standard 10–day treatment. Unfortunately, the shortened treatment didn’t work as well and had no benefits. NIH-funded researchers are now looking for better ways to treat an ear infection. …
Keep Your Mouth Healthy
… tooth decay and gum disease by brushing daily with fluoride toothpaste and flossing. Also visit the dentist regularly for a cleaning and checkup. Another common problem for older adults …
Mystified by Menopause?
… medicine approaches,” says Sherman. To learn more about NIH-funded studies of menopause, visit ClinicalTrials.gov . If you’re nearing or in the midst of menopause, learn what you can …
How Many Is Too Many?
… people who take certain medications. For most adults, experts recommend men limit alcohol to no more than two drinks per day, and women to no more than one drink per day. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. “And … a friend,” says Diazgranados. “There’s always someone willing to help you through treatment.” Visit the NIAAA Alcohol Treatment Navigator for help finding treatment. …
Autism Spectrum Disorder
… get help as early as possible. … Early Detection … Diagnosing ASD can be difficult. There are no medical tests. Doctors can only look at a child’s behavior as they age. The symptoms of ASD … why experts recommend children be screened for autism at their 18- and 24-month well-child visits. “Children with autism don’t look like they have symptoms in the first year of life,” says …
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