All posts by LadyLively

  • Whatever the Language, Babies LOVE Baby Talk

    There’s a reason you may choose to talk in singsong tones and with exaggerated sounds when you’re talking to babies — they’re more likely to listen. New research shows that babies pay more attention to baby talk...

    • Posted March 25, 2021
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  • ‘Non-Drug’ Approaches Can Fight Depression in People With Dementia

    Exercise, mental stimulation and massage are among the drug-free therapies that are as good or better than medication in treating depression in dementia patients, researchers say. They reviewed 256 studies that included a total of more than...

    • Posted March 25, 2021
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  • When Coal-Fired Power Plants Close, Kids With Asthma Breathe Easier

    Fewer children end up in ERs for asthma attacks if nearby coal-fired power plants are shut down, a new study finds. “When these power plants close, we see a reduction of somewhere between 12% and 18% in...

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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  • Suicide Attempts Spike Soon After Dementia Diagnosis

    A new study shows just how devastating a diagnosis of mental decline can be: Researchers found that rates of suicide rise sharply in the months after such news is delivered. The study of almost 148,000 older U.S....

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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  • Obesity Costs the Average U.S. Adult Almost $1,900 per Year: Study

    For people who are obese, even a small amount of weight gain may come with higher medical costs, a new study finds. It’s well known that obesity contributes to health conditions like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease and...

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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  • AHA News: As Fermented Foods Rise in Popularity, Here’s What Experts Say

    WEDNESDAY, March 24, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The increasingly trendy trio of kefir, kimchi and kombucha may not be familiar to you, but experts say fermented foods like these can help the home of most...

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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  • Waves Lapping, Birds Singing: Nature’s Sounds Bring Healing, Study Finds

    If you feel recharged after a day spent in the great outdoors, there’s a physiological reason for that. Bird song and lapping waves combat negative feelings such as annoyance and stress, while boosting positive emotions and health,...

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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  • Nearly Half of U.S. Schools Now Offer In-Person Learning

    Nearly half of the public schools in America are now holding in-person classes, with white children far more likely to be in those classrooms than Black, Hispanic or Asian students, the first federal data on the state...

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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  • Health Highlights: March 24, 2021

    Dr. Vivek Murthy Confirmed as New U.S. Surgeon General The COVID-19 pandemic and the opioid overdose crisis are top priorities for Dr. Vivek Murthy, who was confirmed as the new U.S. Surgeon General by the Senate on...

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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  • ‘Game of Thrones’ Study Reveals the Power of Fiction on the Mind

    It’s not unusual for a fictional character to ring such a chord that their story shapes your life. Think of educators inspired by Robin Williams’ character in “Dead Poets Society,” lawyers drawn to the profession by Perry...

    • Posted March 24, 2021
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