All posts by LadyLively

  • Depression, Alzheimer’s Might Be Part of Same Process in Some Aging Brains: Study

    New research is untangling the complex relationship between symptoms of depression and losses in memory and thinking that often emerge together with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, the new data suggests that “depression symptoms themselves may be among...

    • Posted August 12, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 12, 2019

    EPA Won't Approve Warning Labels for Glyphosate

    • Posted August 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Treating the Chills at Home

    The chills refers to an episode of shivering, along with paleness and feeling cold. Most commonly, the chills are associated with fever, says Mount Sinai Hospital. They are the body’s way of producing heat when it feels...

    • Posted August 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Dealing With a Chronic Cough

    A chronic cough is defined as one that lasts more than eight weeks, says Cleveland Clinic. The clinic mentions a few treatment options: For pneumonia or bronchitis, antibiotics such as Azithrocin and Ceftin may be prescribed. For...

    • Posted August 12, 2019
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  • How to Help Your Heart Weather Extreme Heat

    As extreme heat events become more common, you need to know how to protect your heart. Hot temperatures and high humidity can lead to dehydration, which causes the heart to work harder and puts it at risk,...

    • Posted August 11, 2019
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  • Why You Should Make Family Meals Part of Your Busy Day

    Family meals are a recipe for healthy eating in kids, nutritionists say. “Research shows that families who regularly dine together are more likely to eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber and are less likely to eat fried...

    • Posted August 10, 2019
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  • Are You Still Putting Off Colon Cancer Screening?

    No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but it can save your life. So you might be wondering whether a home test is a good alternative. These tests involve mailing a stool sample to a lab. Older...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Tips for Preventing Diverticulitis

    Although colonoscopy screens for cancer, it can also uncover a common condition called diverticulosis. This is when one or more pockets develop in the colon wall, often in the large bowel. These pockets occur over time, possibly...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Raising Legal Smoking Age to 21 Works

    Parts of the United States that raised the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 have seen significant reductions in cigarette smoking among young adults. Compared to other regions, those with tobacco-21 laws had a...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Pure CBD Won’t Make You Fail a Drug Test, But…

    As the CBD craze sweeps the nation, some users may wonder whether the cannabis extract can make them fail a drug test. A preliminary study suggests the answer is “no” — at least if the CBD is...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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