All posts by LadyLively

  • Recognition of Familiar Song Almost Instantaneous

    It happens to everyone: A familiar song comes on the radio, and suddenly you recall every note and every word. Now, new research has pinpointed exactly how long it takes people to recognize that favorite tune —...

    • Posted November 3, 2019
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  • Playing More Than One Sport Helps Teen Athletes Avoid Injuries: Study

    Teen girls who play several sports have a lower injury risk than those who focus on just one, a new study finds. It included more than 1,100 girls who play basketball, soccer and volleyball. Most were middle...

    • Posted November 2, 2019
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  • One Death, 8 Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Ground Beef

    Ground beef tainted with salmonella has led to 10 known infections across six states, including eight people so ill they had to be hospitalized, and one death. “Illnesses in this outbreak are more severe than expected for...

    • Posted November 2, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Choosing a Psychologist

    More than 30 million Americans need help dealing with their feelings and problems, says the American Psychological Association. From the loss of a job to the death of a loved one, these stressful events can be debilitating...

    • Posted November 1, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Advice for Better Looking Hair

    Maintaining smooth, shiny hair doesn’t have to be difficult. The products and techniques you use to wash your hair can go a long way, says the American Academy of Dermatology. The academy suggests you: Wash oily hair...

    • Posted November 1, 2019
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  • Make a Plan for Gardening Next Spring With Your Kids

    Are you still having a hard time getting your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables? Studies, including one in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, show that a successful solution is to grow...

    • Posted October 31, 2019
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  • Try This Easy Pumpkin Dessert for Halloween

    Pumpkin-flavored drinks and desserts are everywhere this time of year, often adding unwanted calories with surprisingly little real pumpkin. But you don’t have to miss out on pumpkin’s nutrients — vitamin A along with a good amount...

    • Posted October 31, 2019
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  • Check Those Halloween Treats So They’re Safe to Eat

    Almost 41 million American children will don costumes and go trick-or-treating tonight, so all parents should remember that not every treat is safe for their kid. Inspect your children’s candy haul for signs of tampering before you...

    • Posted October 31, 2019
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  • Consumers’ Orders Changed Slightly After Calorie Counts Added to Menus

    Calorie labels in fast-food restaurants appear to help customer trim purchases, but only up to a point, a new study says. Customers ate slightly fewer calories after a fast-food chain started including calories on its menus, but...

    • Posted October 31, 2019
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  • Sooner Is Usually Better for Gallbladder Surgery

    If someone is hospitalized for a painful gallbladder attack, new research suggests that surgery probably shouldn’t wait. Doctors may typically hold off on operating until gallbladder inflammation has gone down and antibiotics have started working on an...

    • Posted October 31, 2019
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