All posts by LadyLively

  • Why You Still Need Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    After vitamins and minerals, fish oil with its omega-3 fatty acids is the most widely used supplement, taken by an estimated 10% of Americans. So, when research reviews show that it doesn’t provide the health benefits for...

    • Posted July 29, 2019
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  • Family Home, Football Field Most Dangerous Spots for Kids’ Head Injuries

    Falls from beds, uneven floors and playing football are leading causes of nonfatal brain injuries in American kids, new research shows. For the study, researchers analyzed data on traumatic brain injuries among kids and teens treated at...

    • Posted July 29, 2019
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  • One Gene Change 2 Million Years Ago Left Humans Vulnerable to Heart Attack

    As far as scientists know, humans are the only species that get heart attacks linked to clogged arteries. Now, new research suggests that just one DNA change occurring 2 to 3 million years ago may be to...

    • Posted July 29, 2019
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  • Racial Disparity in Care Starts With Youngest, Frailest Patients

    Many studies have uncovered racial gaps in health care in the United States, but now a new review confirms that the disparity begins at birth. The review, of 41 studies, found that infants born to minority women...

    • Posted July 29, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 20, 2019

    Experts Warn of Mosquito-Borne Brain Infection in Florida NC Man Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba After Visiting Water Park Lifesaving Drug for Babies Costs $2.1 Million a Dose

    • Posted July 29, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Signs of a Stomach Ulcer

    A stomach ulcer is an open sore that develops on the lining of the stomach, says the National Health Service. The ulcer occurs when the layer protecting the stomach lining from stomach acid breaks down, damaging the...

    • Posted July 29, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Keep Your Teen Driver Safe

    The teen years can be an exciting time as teens become new drivers, and become passengers in their friends’ cars. But every day, six teens are killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States, says Safe...

    • Posted July 29, 2019
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  • What You Need to Know Before Your Next Blood Test

    A blood test may seem like a simple thing, but it can do so much. It can diagnose disease, reveal how well your organs work and whether a course of treatment is effective or not, experts say....

    • Posted July 28, 2019
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  • Some Meds and Driving a Dangerous Duo

    Be careful about what medications you take before you get behind the wheel. Most drugs won’t affect your ability to drive, but some prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can cause side effects that make it unsafe to...

    • Posted July 27, 2019
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  • Stand Up Straight to Strengthen Abs

    While there will always be a place for sit-ups for ab definition, many trainers now suggest standing exercises that not only train abs but back muscles, too. They’re more practical than getting down on the floor, and...

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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