All posts by LadyLively

  • Many Doctors Refusing Care of People Prescribed Opioids

    Folks taking opioids for chronic pain may run into trouble if they need to find a new doctor. A new “secret shopper” survey of 194 Michigan primary care clinics found that as many as four out of...

    • Posted August 15, 2019
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  • More Than Half of Younger Patients Skip or Quit Blood Pressure Meds

    High blood pressure can be a killer. But a new study finds that more than half of younger patients — those under 65 — who are prescribed high blood pressure meds either stop taking them within a...

    • Posted August 15, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 15, 2019

    Vaping Industry Group Sues to Delay FDA Review of E-Cigarettes Texas Tripe Inc. Raw Pet Food Recalled as Health Threats

    • Posted August 15, 2019
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  • Health Tip: What to Expect While Breastfeeding

    Breastfeeding is a unique experience for every mother. As you begin, your baby’s actions will cue your body to make milk, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you are concerned about this process, talk...

    • Posted August 15, 2019
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  • How Many Fruits and Veggies Do You Really Need?

    Many Americans still don’t get enough fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods. If money and time are concerns, your favorite drive-through donut and coffee place in the morning and the closest fast-food chain for dinner might seem...

    • Posted August 14, 2019
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  • The Return of a Training Classic for Runners

    With running, proper form is essential for everything from desired speed to injury prevention. But for many people, muscle memory has locked in less-than-perfect form. A very simple technique, popularized in the 19th century by chemist-turned-runner W.G....

    • Posted August 14, 2019
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  • Speed Stroke Recovery With Exercise

    Aerobic exercise significantly improves stroke survivors’ endurance and walking ability, researchers report. They analyzed 19 studies that included nearly 500 stroke survivors, aged 54 to 71, who completed aerobic exercise programs similar in structure to cardiac rehabilitation....

    • Posted August 14, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 14, 2019

    Israeli Flight Attendant Dies of Measles

    • Posted August 14, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Drinking Alternative Milks

    Many alternative milk products are available on supermarket shelves, including milks made from soy, rice, almond, coconut and oats. These products may not have the same nutritional value as dairy milk, says the Dairy Council of California....

    • Posted August 14, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Using Aloe Vera

    Aloe vera is a plant that has been widely used for its healing abilities, the U.S. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says. Topical aloe vera is likely to be safe and helpful for psoriasis and...

    • Posted August 14, 2019
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