All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: July 16, 2019

    Anorexia May Have Roots in Metabolism: Study Family Planning Clinic Abortion Restrictions Effective Immediately: Trump Administration

    • Posted July 16, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Working in Extreme Heat

    Outdoor workers are more likely to become dehydrated and have heat-related illnesses, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC recommends that people working in extreme heat: Drink water. Don’t wait until you are...

    • Posted July 16, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Diarrhea in Kids

    Diarrhea typically is not a sign of a serious illness in children, says KidsHealth. But it’s important to make sure that if your child has diarrhea, lost fluids and nutrients are replaced. Depending on the severity of...

    • Posted July 16, 2019
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  • Timing Is Everything When It Comes to Calorie Intake

    If you skip or skimp on breakfast, grab a quick lunch and then load up at dinner, your food intake is likely out of sync with your body’s needs. Not getting calories when you really need them...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Dance Your Way to Better Health

    Two very different studies show that dancing is more than just fun. It can keep your mind sharp and your heart healthy. The first was done in the United Kingdom and published in the American Journal of...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Tough State Gun Laws Help Keep Kids Safe

    Over a five-year period, more than 21,000 Americans aged 21 and younger died from firearm-related injuries. But when states have stricter gun laws, fewer children die from gun violence, new research shows. For the study, investigators examined...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Is Sex Good Medicine for Parkinson’s?

    Can sex help improve the health of a Parkinson’s patient? It might — at least for some. So claims a new two-year study that tracked the sexual habits and disease progression among 355 Parkinson’s patients. “This is...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 15, 2019

    Company Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement in Opioid Treatment Investigation First Ebola Case Confirmed in City of Goma: DR Congo Officials

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Keep Your Kitchen Clean

    Keeping the kitchen clean can prevent sickness and improve the quality of health for you and your guests, says Wake Forest University. Many foodborne illnesses can be avoided with some extra care. To help maintain cleanliness, the...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Swimming Lessons a Must for Everyone

    Swimming lessons can lower the risk of drowning, but black kids often miss out on learning this lifesaving skill, a leading pediatricians group says. “Everyone should have the opportunity to learn to swim,” said Dr. Kyle Yasuda,...

    • Posted July 14, 2019
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