All posts by LadyLively

  • Does Cancer Battle Bring Personal Growth? Yes and No, Survivors Say

    Breast cancer survivor Jessica Sidener is adamant that her illness brought real benefits to her life. “I am incredibly grateful for all of the hardships I’ve gone through in my young life, including my cancer journey,” said...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 5, 2019

    Mick Jagger Recovering After Heart Valve Procedure Moderate Drinking Increases Stroke Risk: Study Hundreds of Patients at California Hospital May Have Been Exposed to Measles FDA Issues Warning on E-Cig Liquids Resembling Cough Syrup

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Health Tip: When to Cut Down on Caffeine

    Millions of Americans rely on caffeine for a morning or afternoon energy boost. However, relying too much on caffeine can cause unpleasant side effects such as migraines, stomach aches and irritability, says Mayo Clinic. Signs you should...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Change Diet to Combat Constipation

    Constipation typically is diagnosed when there are fewer than three bowel movements per week. Making changes to what you eat and drink can relieve constipation. And including fiber-rich food in your diet is a great starting point,...

    • Posted April 5, 2019
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  • How to Make Perfectly Juicy Chicken

    Tired of dried-out chicken? Here’s how to pick and cook the perfect skinless breast. Chicken is a lean, versatile protein high in several essential B vitamins. Choose organic chicken breast if it’s in your budget. These chickens...

    • Posted April 4, 2019
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  • AHA News: Surgery Like Jagger: Doctors Explain Heart Valve Problems, Treatment

    WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Rolling Stones fans were concerned by the news Mick Jagger needs a new heart valve. But they’ll be happy to know that these days most patients in his...

    • Posted April 4, 2019
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  • Is It Heartburn or Something Else?

    With so many heartburn medications available over the counter, it might be surprising to learn that heartburn itself isn’t a health condition, but rather a symptom of something else. First, be sure to distinguish it from indigestion,...

    • Posted April 4, 2019
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  • So You’ve Had Weight-Loss Surgery. Now What?

    Eating habits and physical activity have a greater impact on weight-loss surgery’s long-term success than measures like counting calories, a new study finds. Researchers also found that evaluation of patients’ mental health and eating habits before weight-loss...

    • Posted April 4, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 4, 2019

    Terminally Ill Child Exposed to Measles at California Hospital High Levels of Heavy Metals in Kratom Products: FDA New Plan Limits Out-of-Pocket Costs for Insulin Paralyzing Illness Could Become More Common in the U.S.

    • Posted April 4, 2019
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  • Unhealthy Diets May Be World’s Biggest Killer

    Bad diets are shortening lives worldwide — killing more people globally than either smoking or high blood pressure, a large, new research suggests. The study, of nearly 200 countries, linked poor diet quality to nearly 11 million...

    • Posted April 4, 2019
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