All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Managing Political Disagreements

    Conversations about sensitive topics can significantly strain relationships, says the American Psychological Association. In fact, about 27 percent of adults agree that the current political climate has caused strain between themselves and family members. To help manage...

    • Posted October 25, 2019
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  • Quad Training for Knee Support

    Whether you’re mountain biking, kicking a soccer ball with friends, or just sprinting down the street to catch a bus, your quadriceps are hard at work. The quads are the large muscles that run down the fronts...

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Don’t Forget These Tips to Boost Your Memory

    If you have a hard time remembering names or what to get at the supermarket, there are ways to boost your memory. According to a study in the journal Consciousness and Cognition, one of the best things...

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Could AI Beat Radiologists at Spotting Bleeds in the Brain?

    Computer-driven artificial intelligence (AI) can help protect human brains from the damage wrought by stroke, a new report suggests. A computer program trained to look for bleeding in the brain outperformed two of four certified radiologists, finding...

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Nasal Swab Could Help Gauge Smokers’ Odds for Lung Cancer

    Could a person’s risk for lung cancer someday be determined with a quick swab of the nose? If the preliminary findings of a new study are any indication, it’s a distinct possibility. The experimental nasal swab relies...

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 24, 2019

    Disneyland Visitors May Have Been Exposed to Measles Non-Drinker's Body Produced Its Own Alcohol: Study

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Repetitive Strain Injury

    Repetitive strain injury (RSI) stems from prolonged repetitive, forceful or awkward movement of the same muscles, says the University of Michigan. The effects of RSI may include pain, weakness, numbness or poor motor control. To help prevent...

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Health Tip: The ‘Wall Test’ For Good Posture

    Proper posture can prevent pain and injury, says Mayo Clinic. To check if you have proper posture, Mayo suggests the “wall test.” Here’s what it involves: Stand so the back of your head, shoulder blades and buttocks...

    • Posted October 24, 2019
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  • Don’t Be Fooled By Foods That Sound Healthy But Aren’t

    You probably already realize that adding zucchini or carrots to a cake won’t magically make it low calorie or healthy. But you might not realize that there are many foods that sound healthy but really aren’t. It...

    • Posted October 23, 2019
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  • The Exercise Effect and Prediabetes

    If you’ve been told that your blood glucose is higher than normal and that you have prediabetes, your doctor is likely to first suggest lifestyle steps to stop it from progressing to diabetes. The steps that can...

    • Posted October 23, 2019
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