All posts by LadyLively

  • Even Housework, Gardening Can Help an Older Woman’s Heart

    Think exercise has to be high-intensity to make a difference to your health? Think again. New research shows that even routine housework and gardening can help older women’s hearts. “For older women, any and all movement counts...

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • Heart Attacks Fall By One-Third Among Older Americans

    A groundbreaking new study holds heartening news for older Americans. Since the mid-1990s, the number of seniors who suffered a heart attack or died from one dropped dramatically — evidence that campaigns to prevent heart attacks and...

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • Heart-Breaking News for Egg Lovers

    Eggs may not be all they’ve been cracked up to be. A new study says eggs are a major source of dietary cholesterol and that cholesterol in the diet ups the risk of heart disease and premature...

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • Are Enhanced Waters Better for Your Health?

    You’ll find plenty of nutrient-enriched flavored waters on grocery shelves, but are they any better for your diet than a glass of water with a squeeze of lemon? Many drinks promise health benefits, from more energy and...

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • Burden of Autism in Teens Weighs Heaviest on Minorities, Poor

    Autism exacts a heavy toll on the families of teens who struggle with the disorder, but the fight to get treatment and services is even harder among minorities who live in poverty, new research suggests. “We must...

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 15, 2019

    Jury Awards $29.4 Million in Talcum Powder/Cancer Case Butterball Ground Turkey Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Eat Healthier at Work

    Overeating on a regular basis can lead to weight gain. About 25 percent of adults eat 1,300 calories weekly from food they buy or get free at work, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says. The academy...

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Reducing Risk of Salmonella

    From fruits and vegetables to chicken and pork, salmonella bacteria can make their way to a variety of foods. However, because contaminated foods often look and smell normal, detection can be difficult. To help prevent Salmonella infection,...

    • Posted March 15, 2019
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  • For an Energizing Workout, Take It Outside

    As the weather starts to warm up, you might be excited to restart a swimming routine, but swimming isn’t the only water sport that’s also fun exercise. Many activities that used to be vacation-only pastimes are more...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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  • Spring Ahead With Spring Vegetables

    Celebrate spring with farm-fresh foods that usher in the season — asparagus, peas and watercress. They’re low in calories, have fresh flavor and are the perfect way to energize for warmer weather. Asparagus is the quintessential spring...

    • Posted March 14, 2019
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