All posts by LadyLively

  • Allergies & Asthma: Keep Sneezes & Wheezes at Bay This Holiday Season

    SATURDAY, Nov. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) – It’s possible to have a joy-filled holiday season while keeping allergies and asthma in check. Being aware of triggers is a key, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma...

    • Posted November 26, 2022
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  • Vitamins: It’s Best to Get Them From Food, Not a Bottle

    Bottled vitamins might seem a convenient way to get all the important nutrients, but the best delivery method is still just eating actual healthy food. “We have plenty of studies showing that when we look at food...

    • Posted November 25, 2022
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  • Exercise Might Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

    An exercise program, even if it’s not as intense as national guidelines suggest, could help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy reduce fatigue and have a better quality of life, new research suggests. Researchers from Edith Cowan...

    • Posted November 25, 2022
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  • About 1 in 35 U.S. Pregnancies Exposed to Opioids

    FRIDAY, Nov. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Researchers have found that nearly 3% of pregnancies in the United States were exposed to addictive opioid drugs. The finding stems from an analysis of data from 21,905 pregnant women...

    • Posted November 25, 2022
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  • As COVID Restrictions Lifted, Asthma Attacks Rose

    When COVID-19 restrictions lifted in the United Kingdom, the risk for severe asthma attacks doubled. While having COVID isn’t more likely to cause asthma attacks than other respiratory infections, it may have been that safety measures, such...

    • Posted November 25, 2022
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  • Transgender Youth Much More Likely to Have Troubled Sleep

    Transgender youth are more likely than others to experience sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea, and researchers now recommend these young people be screened for sleep problems. “Transgender and gender-nonconforming identity may precede mental health...

    • Posted November 24, 2022
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  • Acupuncture Might Ease Back Pain During Pregnancy

    Many women experience back pain during pregnancy and a new study review suggests an ancient treatment can help. Acupuncture provided significant relief of lower back and pelvic pain, according to an analysis of 10 trials from various...

    • Posted November 24, 2022
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  • Flakes Are Falling Again: Here’s the Safe Way to Shovel Snow

    Shoveling snow is a strenuous workout that poses risks for people with heart conditions. “We have to think of shoveling snow as a pretty significant exertion, like an exercise,” said Dr. Donald Ford, chair of family medicine...

    • Posted November 24, 2022
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  • Tips for ‘Stomaching’ the Holidays If You Have IBS

    Stress affects gut health and intensifies pain, which — for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — can make traveling to see family during the holiday season excruciating. “People living with IBS often say the holidays are...

    • Posted November 24, 2022
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  • All That Vaping Might Damage Your Smile

    On top of their other health hazards, electronic cigarettes may help rot your teeth, a new study suggests. Vaping appears to promote cavities, which can result in tooth loss if not treated quickly, experts say. “If you...

    • Posted November 23, 2022
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