All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Treating a Dislocated Shoulder

    Capable of turning in a variety of directions, the shoulder is among the body’s most mobile joints. That makes it easy to dislocate, says the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. To treat a partially or completely dislocated...

    • Posted May 28, 2019
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  • Turn Up the Heat With Healthy Hot Chili Peppers

    Red or green, sweet or hot, peppers are a great source of vitamins A, C, E and many of the B vitamins, plus minerals like calcium, iron and potassium. These and other nutrients are jammed into a...

    • Posted May 27, 2019
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  • How to Burn Calories During Everyday Tasks

    Looking for ways to burn extra calories? Don’t just stand there — these moves allow you to multitask for fitness. Whenever you’re stuck in a long line, do toe raises to work foot and calf muscles. Simply...

    • Posted May 27, 2019
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  • How to Prevent Sneaky Summer Weight Gain

    Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer vacation — a season of potato salad, ice cream and, if you’re not careful, unwanted weight gain. But it is possible to avoid packing on the pounds. Just hop...

    • Posted May 27, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Children and Pets

    Teaching children how to care for an animal can be an invaluable experience, says the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Taking care of pets can help children develop social skills and learn how to treat...

    • Posted May 27, 2019
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  • Health Tip: ATV Safety

    All-terrain vehicles (ATVS) are involved in an estimated 650 deaths and 100,000 accidents each year, says the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). To reduce your risk of injury, the CPSC suggests: Do not drive ATVs on...

    • Posted May 27, 2019
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  • Does Your Sunscreen Work for You?

    Sunscreen is a real key to protecting your skin from the sun and preventing skin cancer, but are you using it correctly? Santa Monica-based dermatologist Dr. Tanya Kormeili thinks not. A recent American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)...

    • Posted May 26, 2019
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  • Water Polo Study Highlights Head Injury Risk

    Water polo players appear to face similar head injury risks as athletes in better-known sports, a new study FINDS. “For years, water polo’s head trauma risks have been downplayed or overshadowed by football-related brain injuries,” said study...

    • Posted May 25, 2019
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  • Worry Less for Better Health

    Do you worry a lot? Besides the anxiety it’s causing you emotionally, it can threaten your health. Whether you worry over actual problems or the fear of future ones, it interferes with sleep and quality of life....

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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  • Got Knee Pain? What You Need to Know About Alternatives to Surgery

    Arthritis in the knees can strike people as young as 45, with symptoms severe enough to limit activities and harm quality of life. What can be done about it? First, know that inactivity isn’t the answer. You...

    • Posted May 24, 2019
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