Short answer — the vaccines most older adults (65+) should have are:
- Influenza (flu) — yearly
- Why: older adults have higher risk of severe flu, hospitalization, and death. Annual » More
- Influenza (flu) — yearly
- Why: older adults have higher risk of severe flu, hospitalization, and death. Annual » More
Good question — catching substance problems early makes treatment much more likely to succeed. Below are common early warning signs grouped by type, plus what you can do if you notice them.
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Short answer: Early Lyme disease most often causes a characteristic expanding skin rash plus flu-like symptoms. Not everyone has all features, and early antibody tests can be negative — see a clinic
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Short answer: early signs often show up as distinct periods of unusually high energy, activity or irritability (mania/hypomania) alternating with periods of low mood, low energy and loss of interest (
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Short answer: Most people have no early symptoms — high blood pressure is often a “silent” condition. When symptoms do occur they usually mean the pressure is very high or organ damage has start
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Short answer: At least 2 nonconsecutive days per week that work all major muscle groups. For greater benefit, aim for 2–3 sessions per muscle group per week (or 3 full-body sessions/week, or 4+ sess
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Short answer: aim for about 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day (0.7–1.0 g per pound). That range is well-supported for maximizing muscle gain when you’re doing regular resis
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- First-line: nonpharmacologic, active therapies — exercise therapy (supervised, graded, and/or individually tailored programs), physical therapy, and psychologically informed approa » More
- First-line: nonpharmacologic, active therapies — exercise therapy (supervised, graded, and/or individually tailored programs), physical therapy, and psychologically informed approa » More
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Chronic stress — ongoing emotional or physiological pressure that isn’t relieved — harms both the body and mind. Over time it dysregulates stress-response systems (sympathetic ne » More
Chronic stress — ongoing emotional or physiological pressure that isn’t relieved — harms both the body and mind. Over time it dysregulates stress-response systems (sympathetic ne » More
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Booster shots are given after a primary vaccine series to “remind” the immune system so protection stays high. They raise antibody levels and strengthen immune memory so you’re » More
Booster shots are given after a primary vaccine series to “remind” the immune system so protection stays high. They raise antibody levels and strengthen immune memory so you’re » More
Supporting someone recovering from substance addiction is hard but very important. Your help can make a real difference — if it’s done with compassion, clear boundaries, and realistic expectations
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Short answer: antibiotic resistance arises when bacteria acquire or develop traits that let them survive exposure to antibiotics. Those traits come from random mutation or from receiving resistance ge
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Short answer: There is no single lab test. Adult ADHD is diagnosed by a qualified clinician (psychiatrist, psychiatrist-trained primary care doctor, clinical psychologist, or neuropsychologist) using
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- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the strongest evidence-based psychological treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Other therapies with good or growing evidenc » More
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the strongest evidence-based psychological treatment for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- Other therapies with good or growing evidenc » More
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- Minimum (RDA): 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (g/kg/day) for most healthy adults.
- Practical/optimal range for many people: about 1.0–1.6 g/kg/day.
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- Minimum (RDA): 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (g/kg/day) for most healthy adults.
- Practical/optimal range for many people: about 1.0–1.6 g/kg/day.
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- Aerobic: at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week (or 75–150 minutes of vigorous activity, or an equivalent combination).
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- Aerobic: at least 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week (or 75–150 minutes of vigorous activity, or an equivalent combination).
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Short answer: use a mix of daily habits that target physiology (sleep, movement, breathing), thinking (cognitive techniques, planning), and environment/behavior (boundaries, social connection, nutriti
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Common symptoms of diabetes
- Frequent urination (polyuria)
- Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
- Increased hunger (polyphagia)
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue or feeling weak
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- Frequent urination (polyuria)
- Excessive thirst (polydipsia)
- Increased hunger (polyphagia)
- Unexplained weight loss
- Fatigue or feeling weak
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