All posts by LadyLively

  • ‘Exposure Therapy’ May Work Best for PTSD Plus Drinking Problems

    For veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) combined with a drinking problem, the type of psychotherapy prescribed can make a difference in recovery rates, a new study finds. So-called prolonged exposure therapy is more effective than coping...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
    • 14
  • How Does Age Affect Creativity? Nobel Prize Winners Offer Clues

    Creativity doesn’t fade as you get older, but it may change, a new study shows. An examination of 31 winners of the Nobel Prize in economics found an early peak of winners in their mid-20s and a...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
    • 13
  • Health Highlights: April 26, 2019

    Hundreds Quarantined for Measles at Two Los Angeles Universities Food Poisoning Cases Rise in U.S. First Confirmed ID of "Kissing Bug" in Delaware

    • Posted April 26, 2019
    • 9
  • Is Peanut Allergy ‘Immunotherapy’ Causing More Harm Than Good?

    The idea behind immunotherapy for peanut allergy is appealing in its simplicity: Ask a patient to eat tiny amounts of peanut every day, and over time their immune system will become desensitized to it. Unfortunately, this cure...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
    • 6
  • Health Tip: Tick Removal

    If you find a tick on your body, or that of a child or pet, remove the tick as soon as possible with a set of fine-tipped tweezers, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....

    • Posted April 26, 2019
    • 14
  • Health Tip: Avoid Feeding These Foods to Pets

    As millions of pet owners in America can attest, pets can make a great addition to your family. But it’s important to know that some people foods could harm a furry friend, says the American Society for...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
    • 2
  • Ginger: A Flavorful and Healing Root

    Zesty ginger is more than just a great way to dress up your favorite recipes. It contains a potent immunity booster — its active compound gingerol is an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory compound. Ginger is also a source...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
    • 2
  • Rekindling Your Sex Life After a Heart Attack

    Having sex after a heart attack is a concern not only for men, but for many women, too. Because of fear and a lack of information, many may think it’s no longer possible to enjoy a sex...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
    • 10
  • Think You Only Smell With Your Nose? You’re Wrong

    A boy who wondered if snakes flick their tongues to smell prompted a surprising new discovery about how human senses work. Turns out your tongue helps you smell, according to researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
    • 15
  • After a Stroke, Your Bones Need Care

    Stroke survivors often face limited mobility, which quadruples their odds of osteoporosis, broken bones and falls. But most are never screened for these problems, new research reveals. “Our study adds to previous research that found despite an...

    • Posted April 25, 2019
    • 6