All posts by LadyLively

  • Try Yellow Peas for Protein Punch

    In the quest for more plant-based protein sources, yellow peas have been getting a lot of good press. And the number of packaged foods enhanced with this “pea protein” has tripled in the last few years. But...

    • Posted August 6, 2019
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  • Researchers ‘Spin’ Clinical Trial Findings in Top Psych Journals: Study

    Summary results of clinical trials published in top journals are often exaggerated, a new review charges. The review says such spin — exaggerating the clinical significance of a treatment without statistics to back it up — is...

    • Posted August 6, 2019
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  • ‘Selfies’ Might Someday Track Your Blood Pressure

    Taking your blood pressure may become as easy as taking a video selfie if a new smartphone app proves itself. High blood pressure can be a warning sign of a heart attack or stroke, but half of...

    • Posted August 6, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 6, 2019

    Sen. Rand Paul Recovering From Lung Surgery Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Breaks Shoulder in Fall

    • Posted August 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Benefits of Yoga

    The ancient practice of yoga can provide a retreat from the chaos of life, says Harvard Medical School. Yoga’s goal is to challenge yourself physically without feeling overwhelmed. The practice has been noted to provide both mental...

    • Posted August 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Managing Arthritis of the Hands

    Arthritis is a collection of joint diseases that affect more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States. The joint pain, swelling or stiffness that may come with arthritis can be debilitating, says the...

    • Posted August 6, 2019
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  • 4 Tips for a Healthier Home

    Simple steps can help you protect your home from health dangers big and small. Here are four tips to get you started: It can’t be said often enough: Proactively change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide...

    • Posted August 5, 2019
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  • 4 Personal Items You Probably Should Replace Today

    Is your toothbrush more than four months old? And how about your contact lens case? These and other everyday essentials need regular replacing, no matter how comfortable you are with them. At the top of the list...

    • Posted August 5, 2019
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  • New Moms Can Save a Life By Donating Cord Blood

    Pregnant women should keep in mind that donating their umbilical cord blood could save lives, a clinical cell therapy expert says. Cord blood is the blood collected from the umbilical cord and placenta after the birth of...

    • Posted August 5, 2019
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  • Could a ‘Tickle’ a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

    A small electric “tickle” to the ear may affect the body’s nervous system, and British researchers claim this can promote overall well-being and may potentially slow down some effects of aging. The tickle treatment is called transcutaneous...

    • Posted August 5, 2019
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