All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: 10 Ways to Reduce Injury Risk

    Injuries at home and at play are preventable, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC mentions these ways to reduce your chances of injury: Wear the proper helmet for your activity. Wear a...

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Baby’s First Tooth

    For most babies, the two front teeth appear first, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Though babies won’t develop teeth for months, it’s important for parents to know how to care for them. The academy mentions these...

    • Posted October 17, 2019
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  • Millet: A Whole Grain You Might Be Overlooking

    Don’t let the names of exotic grains like millet keep you from trying them. They’re as easy to make as standard white rice yet far more nutritious. Millet is the seed of a grass that grows in...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • A Guide to Good Etiquette at the Gym

    Universal gym etiquette includes steps like turning off your cellphone whenever you’re working out, being courteous when using shared equipment in the weight room, taking thoughtful steps such as not wearing heavy perfume, and wiping off your...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • Moms’ Weight-Loss Surgery Tied to Lower Risk of Birth Defects

    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 16, 2019 Weight-loss surgery before pregnancy may lower obese women’s odds of having a baby with major birth defects, new research suggests. For the study, the researchers examined data on more than 33,000 births in...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 16, 2019

    Opioid Crisis Cost U.S. $631 Billion Over Four Years Metal Pieces Found in Taco Bell Beef Climate Change Raises Risk of Ebola Spread

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Handling Job Burnout

    Job burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion. Often, job burnout is accompanied by a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity, says Mayo Clinic. When dealing with job burnout, Mayo Clinic suggests:...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Eye Gunk

    Eye gunk, known medically as rheum, is the crust that forms in the corners of your eyes when you wake up in the morning. Sleep crust is a mix of mucus, skin cells, oils and tears shed...

    • Posted October 16, 2019
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  • Are You Eating More Calories Than You Think?

    You’ve worked hard to curb mindless eating by not watching TV with a bag of chips in your lap, and you log everything you do eat in your smartphone app. But you could still be taking in...

    • Posted October 15, 2019
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  • Happy Spouse, Healthy You

    Many studies have shown that a stable and happy marriage is good for the health of both partners, increasing longevity. But did you know that there’s also a link between one spouse’s happiness and the health of...

    • Posted October 15, 2019
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