All posts by LadyLively

  • Heart Defects Could Raise Odds for Severe COVID-19

    People who were born with a heart defect have a nearly doubled risk for severe COVID-19 illness or death and need to get vaccinated, wear masks and take other steps to protect themselves, researchers report. Those patients...

    • Posted March 7, 2022
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  • 6 Healthy Steps to Preventing Colon Cancer

    Colon cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk of tumors, an expert says. Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer in the United...

    • Posted March 6, 2022
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  • Lifestyle Factors Key to Keeping Good Vision With Age

    Keeping your drinking and your weight in check can help protect your sight as you age, experts say. Moderate to heavy drinking is associated with a higher risk of a sight-threatening condition called age-related macular degeneration (AMD)....

    • Posted March 5, 2022
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  • AHA News: Plant-Based Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Black Adults as They Age

    FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Eating a predominantly plant-based diet may substantially slow the rate of cognitive decline in older Black adults in the U.S., according to preliminary research. However, this dietary pattern...

    • Posted March 4, 2022
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  • AHA News: These Three Risk Factors May Have the Biggest Impact on Dementia Cases

    FRIDAY, March 4, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to a dozen modifiable risk factors – most notably high blood pressure, obesity and physical inactivity,...

    • Posted March 4, 2022
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  • Could a Little Wine at Mealtimes Cut Your Odds for Type 2 Diabetes?

    Feel free to open a bottle of your favorite vintage: If you time it right, a little wine might help guard against type 2 diabetes. A new study suggests that a small glass with dinner may lower...

    • Posted March 4, 2022
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  • NFL Drops All COVID Restrictions

    The National Football League’s COVID protocols will be lifted immediately under a deal reached between the league and its players association. The agreement makes the NFL one of the first major sports leagues to take such action,...

    • Posted March 4, 2022
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  • Florida Lawmakers Ban Most Abortions After 15 Weeks

    Florida legislators voted on Thursday to ban most abortions after 15 weeks, a move that would severely restrict access to the procedure for women in that state. The bill — modeled after a similar abortion ban in...

    • Posted March 4, 2022
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  • Health Highlights: March 4, 2022

    Are health care apps in your future? Sophisticated apps for chronic health problems like obesity, diabetes, heart disease or asthma are proving valuable, but awareness is lacking for many who could benefit. Read more Wine at mealtimes...

    • Posted March 4, 2022
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  • Biden Plan Will Tackle Mental Health Crisis in America

    President Joe Biden has announced a new plan to expand mental health and drug abuse treatment that would devote millions to suicide prevention, mental health services for youth and community clinics providing 24/7 crisis care. Health insurers...

    • Posted March 4, 2022
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