All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Hearing Loss Prevention

    About 1 in 3 Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss. And about half of those over 75 have trouble hearing. Though age-related hearing loss is difficult to prevent, noise-induced hearing loss can...

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Reduce Risk of Tattoo Infection

    More than 20 percent of adults in the United States report having at least one tattoo. Because ink is injected into the skin, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges consumers to be wary of the...

    • Posted March 22, 2019
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  • Three Clues to Raised Risk of Miscarriage

    THURSDAY, March 21, 2019A woman’s age and previous pregnancy complications influence her odds of miscarriage, a new study says. The findings suggest that miscarriage and other pregnancy complications share underlying causes that require further investigation, according to...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Drug Combo Does Double Duty Against Common Skin Lesions, Cancers

    Tens of millions of Americans develop sun-linked skin lesions called actinic keratoses, which are tied to later cancer risk. Many will get a combo of treatments to help clear the blemishes. Now, research shows that the same...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Stretches to Strengthen Your Core

    Ever had a bad spasm from bending down to pick up your child or tie your shoes? Keeping your core muscles — the workhorses that stabilize your spine — flexible with a stretching routine can help prevent...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 21, 2019

    Kentucky Governor Exposed His Children to Chickenpox Hot Tea May Boost Esophageal Cancer Risk Bill Aims to Ban E-Cig Sales in San Francisco FDA Takes New Look at Breast Implant Safety

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Signs of Learning Disabilities

    Difficulty reading and writing is common for children and does not always indicate a learning disability. But children with learning disabilities usually show several signs that don’t get better over time, the U.S. National Institute of Child...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Reading Food Labels for Diabetics

    For people with diabetes, maintaining a healthy diet can be vital to a treatment plan. Reading food labels can help diabetics make the best choices, the Mayo Clinic says. When reading food labels, the clinic suggests: Choose...

    • Posted March 21, 2019
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  • Be Prepared to Take FAST Action If You Suspect a Stroke

    Would you be able to recognize if you or someone close to you were having a stroke? A stroke is a 911 medical emergency and every second counts for survival. To help you recognize the signs of...

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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  • How to Spice Up Your Spring Salad

    You already know that iceberg lettuce is low on taste and nutrients, but even the best greens can use a punch of flavor to keep your taste buds interested. Here are two ways to enjoy spring greens....

    • Posted March 20, 2019
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