All posts by LadyLively

  • Secrets to a Great-Tasting July 4 Turkey Burger

    Craving a burger but seeking a break from red meat? For a meal that looks decadent but is healthy, too, a juicy turkey burger is the answer. Though turkey burgers can be dry, a simple addition keeps...

    • Posted July 4, 2019
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  • Don’t Drink and Drive on the Fourth

    The Fourth of July holiday is one of the most deadly times on America’s roads, so Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging everyone to avoid drinking and driving. “Celebrating our nation’s independence with backyard barbecues, fireworks...

    • Posted July 4, 2019
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  • Health Tip: How to Use an EpiPen

    An EpiPen is an injection device containing epinephrine, which is used to treat severe allergic reactions, says the University of North Carolina. UNC offers this advice on using an EpiPen: Remove the device from its clear carrier...

    • Posted July 4, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Ear Piercing For Kids

    Getting ears pierced must be done with sterile equipment, and parents and kids need to know how to take care of new piercings at home, says Riley Hospital for Children. To avoid infection, the hospital suggests: Never...

    • Posted July 4, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 3, 2019

    Lawsuit Challenges Mississippi Law on Labeling of Meatless Products

    • Posted July 3, 2019
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  • A Tasty Way to Get Your Omega-3s

    It’s well known that omega-3 fatty acids, or omega-3s for short, are important anti-inflammatory nutrients that, along with many other functions, reduce heart disease risk. What’s unclear is whether you can get these benefits from a capsule....

    • Posted July 3, 2019
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  • Reacting Against a ‘Too Clean’ World, Some Parents Go Too Far the Other Way

    Somewhere between the Mom who obsessively wipes down every knob and toy her child might touch, and the Dad who thinks rolling in the dirt is “good” for kids, there’s a healthy medium, British experts say. “We...

    • Posted July 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Root Canal

    Millions of teeth are treated by root canal each year, says the American Association of Endodontists. A root canal is the process of removing an injured or diseased tooth. The procedure often is the best way to...

    • Posted July 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Severe Thunderstorm Safety

    Severe thunderstorms can damage property, knock over trees and cause flash flooding, says the U.S. National Weather Service. When severe weather strikes, acting quickly is key to staying safe. During a severe thunderstorm, the weather service urges...

    • Posted July 3, 2019
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  • Add a Flavor Punch to Your Meals: Give Pickled Veggies a Try

    Pickled vegetables are healthy and crunchy treats, and when you make them yourself, they’ll have great savory flavor with a lot less sodium than packaged varieties. Note that pickled foods are different from fermented foods, such as...

    • Posted July 2, 2019
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