All posts by LadyLively

  • Nearly 5 Million American Kids Are Obese, New Study Finds

    THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019America’s child obesity epidemic shows no signs of shrinking. About 4.8 million American kids aged 10 to 17 — just over 15% — were obese in 2017-2018, according to a new report. “These new...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2019

    Washington State Bans Flavored Vaping Products Pet Turtles Linked to Salmonella Outbreak: CDC NYC Sues Flavored Online E-Cigarette Sellers Teens Share Vaping Experiences With Melania Trump Medicare Fraud-Prevention Rules to be Revised

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Addressing Your Child’s Biting Habit

    From wanting attention to communicating their feelings, children bite for a variety of reasons, says the National Association for the Education of Young Children. When addressing your child’s biting habit, the association suggests: Watch your child to...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Excessive Sweating

    Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a medical condition that happens when a person sweats more than necessary. People with hyperhidrosis sweat when the body does not need cooling, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Many...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • The Slow Cooker Makes a Comeback

    You might think of a slow cooker as your grandma’s favorite timesaver, but this countertop device has many modern benefits — from making healthier meals and cutting calories to saving you time at the stove. Because almost...

    • Posted October 9, 2019
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  • Veggies’ Popularity Is All in the Name

    How do you make healthy food more popular? Start by giving it a yummy-sounding name, researchers say. People are much more likely to choose good-for-you foods like broccoli or carrots if labeled with names that emphasize taste...

    • Posted October 9, 2019
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  • ‘Smartphone Slouching’ More Serious Than It Sounds

    The health risks that spring from poor posture while using mobile devices don’t concern many Americans, a new survey finds. But maybe it should. Poor posture can lead to health issues such as chronic pain in the...

    • Posted October 9, 2019
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  • You’ve Lost the Weight — Now Keep It Off to Keep Diabetes at Bay

    The health of people with type 2 diabetes often improves dramatically with a 5% to 10% weight loss — but to sustain the benefits, you need to keep the weight off, new research claims. After losing weight...

    • Posted October 9, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 9, 2019

    $8 Billion Award in Risperdal Lawsuit American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A

    • Posted October 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Recognizing Bedbug Bites

    Bedbugs are small, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of people and animals. Because the bites of many bugs are similar, bedbug bites can be difficult to distinguish. Generally, bedbug bites are: Red with a darker...

    • Posted October 9, 2019
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