All posts by LadyLively

  • One Short, Brisk Walk a Day May Keep Arthritis at Bay

    Less than 10 minutes a day of brisk walking can help prevent disability in people with arthritis pain in their knee, hip, ankle or foot, researchers report. Just one hour a week of brisk physical activity “is...

    • Posted April 1, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 1, 2019

    China to Regulate All Fentanyl-Related Drugs Treatment for Blood Cancers Shows Promise Against Solid Tumors

    • Posted April 1, 2019
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  • Pancreatic Cancer Survival Odds Linked to Weight Before Age 50

    Need another reason to stay slim? People who are overweight have a greater risk of dying from pancreatic cancer, especially those who are carrying extra pounds before age 50, a new study suggests. “No matter what the...

    • Posted April 1, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Finding Mental Health Care Providers

    If you or someone you know has a mental illness, help is out there. To find treatment services in your area, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). You can also call...

    • Posted April 1, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Preventing Falls Among Older Adults

    Every 11 seconds, an elderly person is taken to the hospital for a fall-related injury, says the U.S. National Council on Aging. Though the number is staggering, most falls are preventable, the council says. The council encourages...

    • Posted April 1, 2019
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  • When You Need to See a Dermatologist

    You might think of seeing a skin specialist for cosmetic procedures, to freshen skin or to get rid of lines. But do you recognize the signs of problems that need the attention of a skin doctor? Here...

    • Posted March 29, 2019
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  • The 1-Parent Family and Kids’ Health Risks

    It’s been known for some time that when one parent is absent because of death, divorce or separation, kids are at higher risk for drinking alcohol and smoking than their counterparts in a two-parent household. A study...

    • Posted March 29, 2019
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  • Shift Work Is Tough on Workers’ Hearts, Study Shows

    Millions of Americans work in shifts, and new research suggests it’s doing no favors for their cardiovascular health. The Chinese study of more than 320,000 people found that shift workers are at heightened risk for heart disease,...

    • Posted March 29, 2019
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  • Type 1 Diabetics Often Unaware of Low Blood Sugar Episodes

    When you have type 1 diabetes, keeping track of your blood sugar levels can be challenging. But new research suggests that seniors might really have trouble avoiding low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. In fact, many patients over...

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

    Questions Remain About Safety of Parkinson's Psychosis Drug: Report New First-Line Treatment for Severe Malaria in U.S. Woman With 2 Wombs Has Twins 26 Days After Birth of First Child

    • Posted March 29, 2019
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