All posts by LadyLively

  • Diabetes Control Has Stalled Across U.S.

    U.S. adults with diabetes are no more likely to meet disease control targets than they were in 2005, a new study finds. Typically, diabetes treatment focuses on controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Suicide Becoming All Too Common in U.S.

    Suicide continues to become more common in the United States, with rural areas hit hardest by this ongoing crisis of despair, a new study reports. Deprivation, isolation and lack of access to mental health care all appear...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • AHA News: Pumpkin Pulp, Seeds Lower Blood Pressure in Rat Study

    Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Incorporating pumpkin pulp or seeds into a healthy diet may help reduce blood pressure levels, according to a new study using rats. The research, presented Thursday at the...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Can Older Women Stop Getting Mammograms?

    Although regular screening mammograms can catch breast cancer early, new research suggests women over 75 who have chronic illnesses can probably skip this test. The study findings indicate that women with chronic conditions, such as heart disease...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • ‘First Responders’ on 9/11 Face Lingering Heart Woes, Study Finds

    The firefighters who flooded into Ground Zero on 9/11 put their lives on the line to help others. Now, a new study shows they are still paying the price for their selflessness. Those who were first on...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Get Spicy With Homemade No-Salt Seasonings

    Spices add not only great flavor to foods, but also micronutrients for a healthy diet. Spice blends can be especially zesty, but many on grocery store shelves are loaded with sodium, which can spike your salt intake...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Kids in Poor Neighborhoods Face Higher Odds for Obesity as Adults

    Growing up in a poor neighborhood significantly increases kids’ odds of becoming obese adults, and the risk is highest among teens, a new study says. It found that children from poor neighborhoods had 31% higher odds for...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 6, 2019

    U.S. College Students' Marijuana Use Highest in 35 Years: Study Avoid All Pig-Ear Dog Treats: U.S. Health Officials Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University White House Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Living With a Herniated Disc

    A herniated disc is a spinal injury that can be caused by excessive strain, says the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Symptoms of a herniated disc can range from a soft back ache to extreme pain or...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Treating Whiplash

    From a car accident to a sports mishap, any incident that snaps the head forward and backward can trigger whiplash. Hallmarks of whiplash include pain, decreased range of motion and stiff neck. Because the injury can’t always...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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