All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a collection of symptoms, typically without visible signs of damage or disease in the digestive tract. People who have family members with IBS are at greater risk themselves, says the National Institutes of...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Naloxone Fast Facts

    Naloxone, also known as Narcan or Evzio, is a medication that treats opioid overdose. Naloxone can restore normal respiration for people who have stopped breathing, says the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse. Naloxone can be: Injected,...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • Could You Have a Sensitive Gut?

    If you’ve ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there’s a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract. It’s called the...

    • Posted May 29, 2019
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  • 3 Exercises With a Speedy Payoff

    Compound strength-training exercises get fast results, because they work many muscle groups at once. Many of these exercises use just your own bodyweight, such as pull-ups, which engage not only the shoulders and all the muscles of...

    • Posted May 29, 2019
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  • High LDL Cholesterol Tied to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s

    Here’s another reason to keep your cholesterol under control: New research suggests that LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol may play a role in the development of early-onset Alzheimer’s. A rare form of the disease that occurs before the...

    • Posted May 29, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: May 29, 2019

    First Trial of Opioid Maker Begins Being Transgender No Longer Classified as Mental Health Disorder by WHO Fewer U.S. Adults Being Diagnosed With Diabetes: CDC Work Burnout, Gaming Addiction Classified as Diseases by WHO

    • Posted May 29, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Crohn’s Disease

    Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Though the exact cause is unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may play a role. Crohn’s disease can develop at any age, with the...

    • Posted May 29, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Stop Nail Biting

    Chronic nail biting is unsanitary and can damage skin around the nail. This behavior also increases the risk of infection and could harm the teeth, says Mayo Clinic. To stop nail biting, the clinic suggests: Avoid factors...

    • Posted May 29, 2019
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  • Secrets to Picking the Freshest Seafood

    You know how important it is to eat seafood twice a week, but buying fresh fish and shellfish can seem daunting. You’ll find that it’s a lot easier if you remember a few simple rules. When buying...

    • Posted May 28, 2019
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  • Fertility Treatment Tied to Deadly Heart Problem in Pregnancy: Study

    The risk of a pregnancy-related type of heart failure is five times higher for women who undergo fertility treatment than those who conceive naturally, a new study says. The condition is called peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM). It affects...

    • Posted May 28, 2019
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