All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Do’s and Don’ts of Homemade Baby Formula

    Infants need a balance of nutrients to grow properly and be healthy, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Although homemade formulas may seem healthy or inexpensive, they may not meet your baby’s nutritional needs. The academy mentions...

    • Posted November 7, 2019
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  • Bringing Up the Rear: A Workout for Your Glutes

    When it comes to sculpting a better booty, here’s the bottom line: You need to strengthen your glutes. And more than giving these muscles a toned look, working them also improves the mobility of your hips, helps...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • How to Head Off Holiday Weight Gain

    From Halloween through New Year’s, holiday weight gain affects people the world over and, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, it can happen with any major holiday, not just the winter...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • Exercise Can Help Prevent Depression, Even for Those at High Risk

    Getting more exercise could help ward off depression, even if you have a genetic risk for it, new research shows. For the study, researchers analyzed data from nearly 8,000 people and found that those with a genetic...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • Even a Little Exercise May Bring a Brain Boost

    Just 10 minutes of exercise a day appears to sharpen mental prowess, new research suggests. “Getting off the couch and walking a block can help keep you on the right track,” said study author Nicole Spartano, a...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 6, 2019

    Only Children May Have Higher Obesity Risk Fecal Transplants Better Than Antibiotics in Preventing C. Diff Infection Complications

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Are You Allergic to Jewelry?

    If jewelry causes your skin to itch, you may be allergic to nickel, says Winchester Hospital. Nickel is a silvery-white metal that is used to make a range of products, including zippers, buttons and costume jewelry. Winchester...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Snacks for People With Diabetes

    For people with diabetes, maintaining blood sugar may become easier with healthier snacking, says the University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center. Snacks with 15 to 30 grams of carbs and snacks containing less than 150 calories typically...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • How to Make a Lighter Layer Cake

    Want to have your cake and eat nutritiously, too? You can do both if you lighten up your baking. The typical buttery layer cake may taste good, but its main ingredient is white flour, which is basically...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Get Healthier With a Mental Reset

    Making the decision to live healthier often involves important steps such as losing weight and exercising more. These are significant goals and everyday lifestyle habits that you should commit to. But there’s another type of “makeover” that...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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