All posts by LadyLively

  • Getting in Step With Whole Grains

    Research continues to unlock the benefits of eating whole grains, already thought to promote better digestive health, along with being very filling. A review of 12 studies involving nearly 800,000 participants published in the journal Circulation found...

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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  • Why Do Some People Drink Until They Black Out? Twitter Offers Clues

    Blackout drinking is never a wise idea, but new research pinpoints why people sometimes imbibe to the point where they pass out. Celebrations and coping with stress are the top reasons for blackout drinking, the study found....

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 26, 2019

    Juul Electronic Cigarettes Never Meant for Teens, Company Co-Founder Says First U.S. Trial Using CRISPR Within the Body Is Set to Begin

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Blood Alcohol Content

    Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream, says the American Addiction Centers. It can be measured 30 to 70 minutes after drinking. Nothing can lower your BAC except time. Coffee, cold...

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Exposure Therapy

    Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment developed to help people confront their fears, says the American Psychological Association (APA). When people are fearful of things, they tend to avoid what frightens them. With exposure therapy, psychologists create...

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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  • What Happens to the Children When Parents Fight?

    “Don’t fight in front of the kids.” Sounds like familiar advice that’s been passed down from generation to generation. But as it turns out, it’s not always the fighting, but rather the way you fight that can...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • How to Make a Delicious and Healthy Frozen Fruit Pop

    If you’re looking for a frozen treat that won’t give your healthy eating plan the cold shoulder, pass on store-bought pops and make your own. Some prepackaged pops might be calorie-friendly, but many have dyes and preservatives....

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Smog Could Land Newborns in Intensive Care

    The danger that air pollution poses to the hearts and lungs of adults is well-documented, but new research suggests that newborns are also at risk. Infants of mothers who were exposed to high levels of air pollution...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Plant-Based Diet Helps Keep Diabetes at Bay

    Turns out that the old adage — an apple a day keeps the doctor away — may actually be true. New research suggests that the more plant foods you eat, the lower your risk of type 2...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 25, 2019

    U.S. Fertility Rate At All-Time Low Death Rates Rising Among Young and Middle-Age U.S. Adults

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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