All posts by LadyLively

  • Common Antidepressants May Work in Unexpected Way: Study

    Many people who take the antidepressant Zoloft report feeling better. But new research suggests the drug may be treating their anxiety, rather than their depression, at least in the early weeks. Zoloft (sertraline) — and the family...

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • Lighten Up Your Favorite Mac ‘N’ Cheese

    It’s hard to beat the comfort quotient of a hot, bubbling dish of macaroni and cheese, but the fat and calorie overload can be a health disaster. Here’s how to make a lighter version with all the...

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Making the Most of Your Baby’s First 3 Years

    Experts agree that the first three years of a baby’s life are a unique time of fast development. Even though a newborn seems helpless, he or she is learning every minute, absorbing information through all five senses....

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Can Aspirin Help Tackle Some Cancers?

    MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 Low-dose aspirin may improve survival odds for patients battling head/neck and lung cancer, two new studies suggest. The first reviewed data on 460 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) or...

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • ‘He May Need a Ventilator’: One Teen’s Fight Against Vaping-Linked Lung Illness

    Eddie Sullivan, 17, woke up on a Tuesday and found that his chest hurt every time he took a breath. He’d spent that July weekend nauseous with a fever, and the day before doctors had diagnosed him...

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 23, 2019

    Connecticut Sees First Death This Year From Mosquito-Borne EEE

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Muscle Strain Risk Factors

    Pulled muscles occur frequently in athletes. Most strains respond well to nonsurgical treatments, however, some strains can result in partial or complete tears, says the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The academy mentions these risk factors for...

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Bronchitis

    Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tube lining, says Mayo Clinic. People who have bronchitis often cough up thick, discolored mucus. Though complications are rare, bronchitis can lead to pneumonia in some people. To help prevent...

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Giving Your Child a Time-Out Won’t Cause Long-Term Damage: Study

    Time-outs don’t increase kids’ risk of emotional or behavioral problems, according to a new study that researchers say dispels misleading information. The study included the children of nearly 1,400 U.S. parents. Of those parents, 28% said they...

    • Posted September 22, 2019
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  • Take a Fresh Look at Fitness Classes

    Tired of taking the same old cardio class? It’s time to explore some of the combination classes being offered at both large gyms and small, more personalized fitness centers. One of the most popular options is the...

    • Posted September 20, 2019
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