All posts by LadyLively

  • Why Handwriting Still Beats Typing, Videos at Helping Folks Learn

    Want to learn something new? Pick up your pencil. New research suggests that despite the ease of using a computer for typing notes or watching videos, people learn certain skills significantly better and faster when writing them...

    • Posted July 12, 2021
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  • Woman Infected With Two COVID-19 Variants at Once

    An elderly woman in Belgium was simultaneously infected with two COVID-19 variants of concern, according to a report describing one of the first documented cases of co-infection. The authors said their findings highlight the need for health...

    • Posted July 12, 2021
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  • Adults With ADHD May Face Higher Odds for Physical Illnesses: Study

    While people with ADHD experience the inattention, impulsiveness and hyperactivity that are hallmarks of the disorder, they also may need to be aware of their higher risk for many physical diseases. New research has identified higher risks...

    • Posted July 12, 2021
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  • Most Cancer Screenings Make Big Rebound After Pandemic Decline

    A major U.S. hospital system had a strong rebound in most cancer screening tests after a steep drop-off in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study shows. The findings are based on an analysis...

    • Posted July 12, 2021
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  • Why Even the Healthy Need a Primary Care Doctor

    A primary care doctor isn’t only for when you’re sick. Even folks who are generally healthy need a doctor who can help them stay that way. “Everybody should have one,” said Dr. Vera Guertler of Penn State...

    • Posted July 11, 2021
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  • DIY Projects Can Be Prime Time for Foot Injuries

    When you tackle home and yard projects this summer, be sure to protect your feet and ankles. “Feet may be the last thing people think about while working on home-improvement projects, but we see so many different...

    • Posted July 10, 2021
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  • Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall: CDC

    When schools open their doors this fall, teachers and students who are vaccinated can enter without masks, according to a new guidance issued Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The relaxed recommendation comes...

    • Posted July 9, 2021
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  • No Evidence Muscle Relaxants Can Ease Low Back Pain

    Although tens of millions of Americans turn to muscle relaxants for lower back pain relief, a new Australian review finds little evidence that such drugs actually work. That’s the conclusion of a deep-dive into 31 prior investigations,...

    • Posted July 9, 2021
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  • Pope Francis’ Recovery From Surgery Going Well: Vatican

    Pope Francis’ treatment and recovery are proceeding as planned after his intestinal surgery on July 4, the Vatican said Friday in its daily medical update. It said the 84-year-old pontiff is walking, working and has celebrated mass...

    • Posted July 9, 2021
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  • COVID Cases Surge in Los Angeles County as Delta Variant Spreads

    There is “exponential growth” of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County as the Delta variant becomes the dominant strain, health officials there reported Thursday. Even though 60% of people older than 16 in the county have been...

    • Posted July 9, 2021
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