All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Protecting Yourself From Summer Bugs

    Hotter temperatures bring people outdoors, but they also bring insects out of hiding, says NorthShore University. From mosquitoes to ticks, the summer months are a hotbed for bites from these insects. To protect against summer bugs, NorthShore...

    • Posted July 19, 2019
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  • How to Eliminate Added Sugars From Your Diet

    People are getting the message about the dangers of sugar. Nearly 70% of Americans have cut back on foods high in added sugars, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation. But there’s still...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • How to Make Your Child’s Hospital Stay Safer, Less Stressful

    More than 3 million kids are hospitalized in the United States every year. Whether it’s for a planned test or surgery or an injury or other emergency, knowing how to be involved in your child’s care can...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Money Motivates Smokers to Quit Long Term, Study Finds

    Financial rewards for quitting smoking do help smokers — including pregnant women — kick the habit and remain smoke-free, a new study confirms. “Rewards, such as money or vouchers, have been used to encourage smokers to quit,...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • The ‘Bottom’ Blood Pressure Number Matters, Too

    When it comes to blood pressure readings, the “top” number seems to grab all the attention. But a large, new study confirms that both numbers are, in fact, critical in determining the risk of heart attack and...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Another Study Casts Doubt on Safety of Herbal Drug Kratom

    The herbal supplement kratom regularly causes serious side effects and doesn’t appear safe for use, a new study argues. Kratom, made from the leaves of a Southeast Asian plant, is usually used to treat pain and addiction....

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 18, 2019

    U.S. Drug OD Deaths Fall for First Time in Three Decades Ground Bison Linked to E. Coli Outbreak in 7 States: CDC

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Minimizing Shortness of Breath

    Shortness of breath is marked by difficulty breathing or intense tightening in the chest. Medical problems, strenuous exercise, extreme temperatures, obesity and high altitude can all trigger shortness of breath, says Mayo Clinic. To keep chronic shortness...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Indoor Tanning

    Tanning beds and sun lamps can cause serious long-term skin damage, says the American Cancer Society. Indoor tanning exposes the skin to ultraviolet (UV) rays — the cause of most skin cancer. A tan is the body’s...

    • Posted July 18, 2019
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  • Wake Up Your Breakfast With Delicious Whole Grains

    If you’re looking to change up that sugary bowl of cold cereal, quinoa and amaranth are nutritious alternatives. These tiny grains (they’re actually seeds) make excellent and hearty breakfasts, and are rich in iron, protein and magnesium...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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