All posts by LadyLively

  • Recognizing When Your Parents Need Help

    Sometimes it’s obvious when older parents need outside help — like when they’re having difficulty managing numerous chronic illnesses or losing mobility and unable to maneuver well even at home. But mental problems may not be as...

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • The 4 Keys to Emotional Well-Being

    If you’re satisfied with your life, you probably have emotional well-being. Emotional well-being can be mastered just like any other skill, according to Richard Davidson, founder of the Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison....

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • Many Parents Would Switch Doctors Over Vaccination Policy, Poll Finds

    Forty percent of U.S. parents say they would likely find a new doctor if their child’s primary care provider sees families who refuse childhood vaccines, a nationwide poll finds. And three in 10 say their child’s primary...

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • Heart Experts Support Use of Prescription Fish Oil to Lower Triglyceride Levels

    Heart experts are advising that prescription-strength fish oil pills might help lower excess levels of blood fats known as triglycerides. The pills contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. When prescribed by a doctor, these meds can lower high...

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • How Sleep Woes May Strain Your Heart

    If you spend a lot of nights watching the clock instead of sleeping, new research suggests you may need to be as concerned about your heart health as you are about lost shut-eye. People with genetic variants...

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 19, 2019

    Weaver Frozen Chicken Patties Recalled Due to Foreign Matter Plague Concerns Close Parts of Wildlife Refuge Near Denver

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Causes of Painful Urination

    Painful urination (dysuria) is the pain or discomfort associated with going to the bathroom, says Cleveland Clinic. It doesn’t refer to how often you urinate, although dysuria can be accompanied by frequent urination. Often, dysuria is associated...

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Exercise Portion Control

    To maintain a healthy weight, how much you eat is just as important as what you eat, says the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Your optimal portion size may or may not match...

    • Posted August 19, 2019
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  • As School Starts, Pack That Lunch With Nutritional Goodies

    Planning for your children’s return to school this fall should include thinking about how to pack healthy lunches that they’ll enjoy. Try to include children in the process of creating their lunches, including buying food and packing...

    • Posted August 18, 2019
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  • 5 Health Tips to Promote Back-to-School Success

    Healthy kids do better in school — something parents need to think about as they prepare for a new academic year. “As a parent and grandparent, I know that back-to-school time is a busy time. Yet, I...

    • Posted August 17, 2019
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