All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Treating a Jammed Finger

    A jammed finger can be a small fracture, dislocation or a sprain to one of the joints, says Mayo Clinic. The injury can be painful and the joint can swell. To treat a jammed finger, Mayo suggests:...

    • Posted August 30, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 30, 2019

    CDC Boosts Efforts to Fight Congo Ebola Outbreak

    • Posted August 30, 2019
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  • Major Study Gives Women More Guidance on Hormone Therapy During Menopause

    Women who receive hormone therapy to help ease menopausal symptoms have an increased risk of breast cancer, which can persist long after they stop the therapy, a new study confirms. The new review — which included data...

    • Posted August 30, 2019
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  • E-Scooters Plus Drinking: A Fast-Pass to the ER?

    Drinking and driving an electric scooter doesn’t mix, according to a new study. Researchers reported serious injuries like brain bleeding or fractures that have happened while riding an electric scooter (e-scooter). Alcohol and drugs were a factor...

    • Posted August 30, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Kidney Stones

    About one in 10 people will have a kidney stone during his or her lifetime, says the National Kidney Foundation. Kidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that can be painful and difficult to...

    • Posted August 30, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Mental Illness Warning Signs

    Determining if a child’s troubling behavior is “part of growing up” or a sign of a mental health problem can be difficult. Parents should contact a mental health professional if symptoms last weeks or more and interfere...

    • Posted August 29, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Living With Psoriasis

    Psoriasis is a disease that causes red, scaly and sometimes painful skin, says the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Patients can take an active role in treating the long-lasting disease, the agency says....

    • Posted August 29, 2019
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  • An Easy Recipe for Healthier Back-to-School Lunches

    Getting kids to eat right can be a challenge, but an easy place to start is with the lunch they bring to school. Make the contents of their lunchbox more fun, and they’ll be more likely to...

    • Posted August 28, 2019
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  • Exercise Is Good Medicine for Advanced Colon Cancer

    Waging a successful battle against advanced colon cancer should include regular doses of exercise, a new study suggests. It found that physical activity was associated with slower cancer progression and reductions in severe treatment side effects in...

    • Posted August 28, 2019
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  • ‘Fast and Feast’ Diet Works for Weight Loss

    Tired of that spare tire? Low-calorie diets work, but can be difficult to follow. A much simpler approach to losing weight might be to just stop eating every other day. It’s called alternate-day fasting (ADF). As the...

    • Posted August 28, 2019
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