All posts by LadyLively

  • Can’t Work Out During the Week? ‘Weekend Warriors’ Still Benefit

    Daily exercise may be the ideal, but even weekend workouts might prolong your life, a new study suggests. In a study of more than 3,400 men and women over age 40, researchers found those who exercised one...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 18, 2019

    Sixty People Charged in Massive Opioid Painkiller Investigation Enlarged Prostate Meds May Increase Diabetes Risk Stanford Faculty Members Cleared in Gene-Edited Babies Case

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Choosing a Car Seat

    Thousands of young children face injury or death in car accidents each year. Proper use of car seats can keep children safe in the event of a crash, says American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The AAP provides...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Cochlear Implants

    Cochlear implants are electronic devices that can restore hearing for people with hearing loss. Both adults and children can benefit from cochlear implants, says Mayo Clinic. People with cochlear implants have reported: Ability to hear speech without...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Can Games and Apps Help Your Kids Learn?

    Leading health organizations are warning about the possibility of video game addiction. The World Health Organization has included it in the latest edition of its reference book of health disorders, while the American Psychiatric Association’s book offers...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • 4 Superfoods to Put on Your Menu Today

    Science continues to discover healthy substances in foods beyond vitamins and minerals. Though no one food provides everything you need, here are four trending superfoods — all high in antioxidants — that belong in your kitchen. Green...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Do American Adults Drink Too Much? Study Says Yes

    Middle-aged Americans are hitting the sauce too hard and too often, a new poll shows. It found that 33% of adults aged 35 to 44 who have at least one drink in a typical week agreed with...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 17, 2019

    Raw Tuna Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Seven States: CDC Singer Bebe Rexha Has Bipolar Disorder Some Batches of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Practice Good Oral Habits

    Adults should maintain oral health to keep teeth strong and healthy for a lifetime, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC encourages them to: Brush teeth thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste. Remove dental plaque...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Antidepressant Precautions

    Before taking an antidepressant, it’s important to take a few factors into consideration, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. The academy suggests: Talk to your doctor about different antidepressant options. Inform your doctor of other medicines,...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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