All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Caring for Dental Braces

    From crooked to crowded teeth, children need braces for a variety of reasons, says KidsHealth. Because it’s so easy for food to get stuck in braces, children need to take extra steps to keep their teeth clean....

    • Posted October 9, 2019
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  • A Cool-Season Comfort Food Without Lots of Calories

    If you’ve been relegating parsnips to the stock pot (their sweetness enhances both chicken and vegetable broth) or have been skipping over them altogether, you’re missing out on a hearty side-dish choice for fall evenings and winter...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Have Heart Disease? Exercise Will Help at Any Age

    If you are older and you have heart disease, you might think you should take it easy. But new research suggests the opposite is true. Exercise is especially beneficial for patients who have a physical impairment, the...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Mummy’s Curse: Heart Disease Is an Ancient Scourge

    Scientists are taking the wrappings off an age-old malady. Clogged arteries are a heart problem that’s dogged humanity for millennia, finds a new imaging study of mummies. Mummified arterial tissue shows evidence of cholesterol plaque buildup in...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Your Furry Best Friend Might Extend Your Life

    Don’t get too mad at that new puppy who piddled on the rug or chewed up your favorite slippers. In the long run, that scamp is going to help you live a longer and healthier life. A...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 8, 2019

    Robin Hood Flour Recalled California Pharmacists Can Dispense HIV Prevention Pills Without Prescription Walgreens and Kroger Halt E-Cigarette Sales Bill Would Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Getting Too Much Exercise

    For many people, moderate-intensity exercise throughout the week is recommended, says MedlinePlus. At the same time, neglecting rest can backfire. MedlinePlus mentions possible symptoms of too much exercise: Being unable to perform at the same level. Needing...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Having Healthy Arguments

    Disagreements with a friend or partner are normal, says the National Voice of Domestic Violence. But when a relationship is not built on respect and equal partnership, an unhealthy relationship may develop. The organization mentions these characteristics...

    • Posted October 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Living With Herpes

    Herpes is a common and usually mild skin condition caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). If you are living with herpes, Sutter Health encourages you to: Be alert to triggers that activate herpes. Use safe sex...

    • Posted October 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: What to Expect When Your Eyes Are Dilated

    When dilating your eyes, your doctor will put a small amount of eye drop solution into each of your eyes, says the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Within 30 minutes, your pupils should fully open. Your vision will...

    • Posted October 7, 2019
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