All posts by LadyLively

  • What Every Woman Needs to Know About Ovarian Cancer

    Women need to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer and see a doctor if they have them, an ob-gyn expert says. Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of death in American women, claiming more lives than any...

    • Posted September 2, 2018
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  • Early Eye Checks for Kids a Smart Move

    The earlier the better when it comes to having your child’s vision checked, eye experts say. “Babies must have a vision screening by a health care professional soon after they are born, which must include an evaluation...

    • Posted September 1, 2018
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  • Taming Those High-Calorie Temptations

    It’s the dieter’s tug-of-war: the need to lose weight versus the urge to eat high-calorie foods. Scientists say the easy availability of sweets and other treats has made the desire for them stronger over time. Couple that...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Goats Can Read Human Emotions, Prefer Happy Faces

    If you’re happy and you know it, so will a goat. New research suggests that goats can read people’s facial expressions and prefer those who appear happy. The study included 20 goats that were shown pairs of...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 31, 2018

    Ground Chuck Products Recalled by Publix Super Markets Drinking Water Turned Off in All Detroit's Public Schools China Withholding H7N9 Bird Flu Virus Samples From U.S.

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Find Activities You Enjoy

    Most people know that regular exercise and healthy eating can help you age better. But you may be surprised to learn that participating in activities you enjoy also can support healthy aging. Whether it’s traveling, taking in...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Keep Your Epileptic Child Safer

    Parents of a child with epilepsy may be preoccupied with keeping the child safe during the school day. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these suggestions: Develop an action plan so that teachers and...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Brain Implant Puts the Brakes on Epileptic Seizures in Mice

    THURSDAY, Aug. 30, 2018Experiments in mice have shown that an implanted electronic device in the brain can detect — and deliver drugs to stop — impending epileptic seizures. Potentially, a similar device might help people with epilepsy,...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Low Back Pain? These Exercises May Help

    Low back pain is a common health complaint. And if it sidelines you for too long, it can lead to weight gain, a loss in your fitness level and keep you from doing things you love. But...

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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  • Even at Low Levels, Toxic Metals Put Heart at Serious Risk: Study

    Exposure to toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and heart disease, researchers report. Their analysis of 37 studies that included nearly 350,000 people linked arsenic exposure...

    • Posted August 30, 2018
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