All posts by LadyLively

  • Exercises to Head Off a Painful Rotator Cuff Injury

    The rotator cuff refers to a group of four distinct muscles and tendons that connect to each shoulder and stabilize the humerus, the upper arm bone. These muscles are engaged when you move your shoulder, and work...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • At Risk for Alzheimer’s? Exercise Might Help Keep It at Bay

    Even if you are at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a little more exercise may buy you time, new research suggests. Folks with elevated levels of a brain protein called beta amyloid tend to be more likely...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Can a Broken Heart Contribute to Cancer?

    “Broken heart syndrome” may harm more than just the heart, new research suggests. While the extreme stress of losing a loved one has been linked to heart troubles in prior research, a new study found that one...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 17, 2019

    Growers Express Expands Recall of Fresh Vegetable Products WHO Meeting on Congo Ebola Outbreak Planned Parenthood to Defy Trump Administration Rule on Abortion Referrals Man's Award in Roundup Cancer Case Slashed by Judge Controversial Suicide Scene Removed From '13 Reasons Why'

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Recognizing Heat Exhaustion

    During very hot weather, the body’s ability to cool itself down is compromised, says the U.S. National Weather Service. As the body dehydrates, losing important fluids and salts, you or someone you know may develop heat exhaustion....

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Relaxation Techniques for Stress

    Stress is a normal physical and emotional reaction to changes in life. However, long-term stress can contribute to digestive issues, headaches, sleep disorders and other health problems. Relaxation techniques can help release tension and counteract stress, says...

    • Posted July 17, 2019
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  • How to Protect Your DNA for Big Health Benefits

    You might think that stress affects you only emotionally or that a lack of sleep simply leaves you feeling cranky. But these are among the many lifestyle factors that can lead to health problems because of changes...

    • Posted July 16, 2019
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  • Healthy, Delicious Cooking With Summer’s Peaches, Plums

    Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with only 40 calories each. But you can also use them as the foundation of dishes perfect for...

    • Posted July 16, 2019
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  • HIV Lurking in Spinal Fluid Linked to Thinking Problems

    — (HealthDay News) Even with long-term treatment, HIV can still be found in the cerebrospinal fluid of some people with the AIDS-causing virus, a new study reports. And these patients are at increased risk of having thinking...

    • Posted July 16, 2019
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  • Would You Like a Lizard With That Salad?

    Imagine this: You open a bag of fresh salad greens and out pops a lizard. Or worse. Unfortunately, that scenario is more common than many might think. Researchers analyzed online news between 2003 and 2018 and found...

    • Posted July 16, 2019
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