All posts by LadyLively

  • NFL Players’ Enlarged Hearts May Harm Health for Decades

    “Athlete’s heart” — an enlarged heart created by intense physical training — is a common and often brushed-off condition within elite and professional sports. But a new study of National Football League players is raising concern about...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • Low-Carb Diets Linked to Higher Odds for A-Fib

    Keto, Paleo, Atkins — there’s no shortage of low-carb diets to try, but new research suggests that over time, living low-carb can raise your risk of a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, or a-fib. People who regularly...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • FDA Approves Ketamine-Like Drug for Severe Depression

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the nasal spray medication esketamine — a relative of the club drug and anesthetic ketamine — for use against severe depression. Sold as Spravato, the fast-acting drug becomes...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: March 6, 2019

    Teen Who Defied Mom to Get Vaccinated Testifies Before Congress Sperm Retrieved From Brain Dead West Point Cadet Salmonella Spurs Recall of Sunstone Organics Kratom

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: UTI Warning Signs

    A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection that affects the urethra, bladder or kidney. Those who are pregnant or sexually active may be at a higher risk for UTIs. The American College of Physicians...

    • Posted March 6, 2019
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  • An Outdoor Plan for Walking and Running

    Sweating it out on a treadmill is great, especially when the weather is bad. You might even be motivated by watching exciting vistas on an interactive panel. But to keep a walking or running routine from becoming...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • How Much Coffee Is OK?

    It seems as though every day brings a new study on the merits — or the risks — of coffee. So what’s the real scoop? If you like drinking coffee simply for the pleasure of it, Harvard...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Exercise Might Slow Colon Cancer’s Advance

    Exercise has countless benefits, even in small doses. And new research suggests the payoffs might extend to colon cancer patients. Short sessions of intense exercise may slow the growth of colon cancer, Australian researchers report. “We have...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Raw Dog Food Is Risky Business for Pet and Family Alike

    High levels of harmful bacteria found in many raw meat dog foods may be dangerous for more than just Fido, a new study suggests. Not only can these foods put a dog at risk, but people who...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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  • Hot Cocoa May Ease the Fatigue of MS

    Fatigue can plague many people with multiple sclerosis (MS). But a small new study suggests a soothing cup of hot cocoa may bring some relief. Like dark chocolate, cocoa is rich in flavonoids, which are abundant in...

    • Posted March 5, 2019
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