All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: When to Consult a Dietician

    A registered dietician can partner with you to develop a safe and realistic eating plan, says the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Whether you want to lose or gain weight, or to simply maintain your health, there...

    • Posted August 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Donate Blood Safely

    Donating blood generally is safe, says Mayo Clinic. New, sterile equipment should be used for each donor. To have a safer blood-donation experience, Mayo suggests: Get plenty of sleep before donating and eat a healthy, low-fat meal....

    • Posted August 8, 2019
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  • Doctors Come Out Against Gay Conversion Therapy

    So-called “conversion therapy” can trigger depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal thoughts and attempts, and it should be banished in the United States, medical experts say in a new report. Conversion therapy is used in an attempt...

    • Posted August 8, 2019
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  • Get to Know Luscious Leeks

    Leeks may look like scallions grown out of control, but they can add subtle flavor to many dishes, from soup to sides. Leeks are part of the onion and garlic family and are a good source of...

    • Posted August 7, 2019
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  • Dig Into a Stove-Top Clambake

    Are you craving a seafood bonanza but can’t get to the beach? Here’s how to make a clambake right in your own kitchen. Traditional clambakes serve up more than clams. This special one-pot meal typically includes other...

    • Posted August 7, 2019
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  • Plants on Your Plate Will Protect Your Heart

    Pile those vegetables and fruits high when you sit down to eat, and your heart will thank you. A diet rich in plant-based foods translated into fewer heart problems in a new study. For the study, the...

    • Posted August 7, 2019
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  • Vulnerable Preemie Babies Often Behind On Vaccines

    Preemies often lag behind full-term babies in getting routine vaccinations — and the difference remains at age 3, a new study finds. Misguided parental “hesitancy” over the safety of vaccines for preemies might be to blame, researchers...

    • Posted August 7, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 7, 2019

    Patient Who Caught Legionnaires' Disease at Atlanta Hotel Dies FDA Says Approval of World's Priciest Drug Was Based on Manipulated Data

    • Posted August 7, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Reducing Your Risk of HPV

    The human papillomavirus (HPV) is transmitted through sexual or skin-to-skin contact. Because there may not be symptoms, both men and women can contract HPV without even knowing it, says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. To reduce...

    • Posted August 7, 2019
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  • 3 Ways to Improve Your Eating Habits

    You’ve made the decision to improve your eating habits, but where should you begin? It can seem overwhelming at first. One way to approach new lifestyle habits is to map out the improvements you’d like to make...

    • Posted August 6, 2019
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