All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Sept. 4, 2018

    Singulair Asthma Tablet Bottles Recalled Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets Drinking Water Turned Off in All Detroit's Public Schools

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Working Workouts Into Your Life

    Weekly fitness guidelines can seem like a laundry list of to-do’s that you just can’t get done — 30 minutes of cardio at least five days, resistance training two or three days, and at least two flexibility...

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Even ‘Good’ Levels of Air Pollution Are Bad for Smokers

    Even low levels of air pollution can pose a threat to the lungs of cigarette smokers, researchers say. They tested 29 nonsmokers, 71 smokers without lung disease, and 58 smokers with the lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary...

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Is the U.S. Really a Land of Opportunity?

    Your parents’ jobs likely had a strong influence on what you do for a living, according to a study that questions the belief in social mobility in the United States. “A lot of Americans think the U.S....

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • IVF May Put Children at Risk for High Blood Pressure

    In vitro fertilization gives couples struggling to conceive the chance to have children, but a new study suggests these kids are at increased risk for high blood pressure. The study, of 54 teens conceived through assisted reproduction,...

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Promote Play for Your Child

    Playtime is important to any child, especially one that is under pressure and stressed, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Playtime is a brain-building activity that’s a healthy and necessary part of childhood development, the academy adds....

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Help Kids Understand Alzheimer’s

    If someone in your family is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to talk with children about what is happening, the U.S. National Institute on Aging says. The amount of information you share should depend on...

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Homelessness Takes Toll on Kids’ Health Even Before They’re Born

    Homelessness threatens young children’s health, even if it occurs while they’re still in the womb, a new study shows. “These findings back up what we already knew about how the stress of homelessness affects children’s heath, but...

    • Posted September 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Protect Your Child After Pet Exposure

    HealthDay News) — Schools often have classroom pets, such as hamsters, fish or frogs. Caring for those animals can be a great learning experience for kids. But exposure to animals does have some risk, the Centers for...

    • Posted September 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Safely Store Your Pet’s Medication

    Pet medication should be safely stored to prevent your pet from accidental overdose, and other medical problems such as vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The FDA suggests how to keep your...

    • Posted September 3, 2018
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