All posts by LadyLively

  • U.S. Life Expectancy Drops as Opioid Deaths Surge

    The opioid epidemic continues to chip away at the average American life span, federal health officials reported Thursday. Life expectancy declined in the United States for the second year in a row in 2016, driven downward by...

    • Posted December 21, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Holiday Foot-Care Advice

    The hustle and bustle of the holiday season often demands spending too much time on your feet. The American Podiatric Medical Association suggests these remedies: Moisturizefeet daily to help avoid dry, cracked and irritated skin. Raise, point...

    • Posted December 21, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Prepare an Emergency Kit for Your Pet

    Your pet will depend on you even more during an emergency, so you should always have an emergency kit to prepare for the unexpected. The American Red Cross says the kit should include: A sturdy leash, harness...

    • Posted December 21, 2017
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  • Holiday Chocolates No Treat for Dogs

    Holidays, and all of the chocolate goodies that come with the celebrations, can be particularly dangerous for dogs, researchers warn. Chocolate contains a stimulant called theobromine, which is similar to caffeine. In dogs, it can cause vomiting,...

    • Posted December 21, 2017
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  • Reining in Kids’ Expectations for Holiday Gifts

    There’s little doubt that gift giving has become a central focus of the holiday season, but as a parent you can still rein in kids’ expectations when it comes to presents. One popular rhyme suggests giving kids...

    • Posted December 20, 2017
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  • Can the Fill-In Babysitter Handle an Emergency?

    Faced with hectic holiday schedules, parents often ask family and friends to pitch in and babysit their children. But many parents fail to provide critical information about what to do in an emergency, a new survey finds....

    • Posted December 20, 2017
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  • Put Safety on Your Toy Shopping List

    As time gets tight for holiday gift-buying, you might have an urge to grab whatever’s still on the shelf. But when it comes to toys, keep safety in mind, health experts say. The first step is to...

    • Posted December 20, 2017
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  • Overweight Kids Don’t Have to Be Overweight Adults

    Overweight children often become obese adults, with attendant problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But a new study suggests there are “critical windows” where that path to weight gain can be changed. The study, involving...

    • Posted December 20, 2017
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 20, 2017

    Embryo Frozen for 25 Years Results in Successful Birth Salmonella Infection Linked to Rattlesnake Pills: CDC

    • Posted December 20, 2017
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  • Health Tip: All-Nighters Are Unhealthy

    All-nighters are a favorite pastime for many college kids who cram for exams at the last minute. But the resulting lack of sleep is anything but healthy, the National Sleep Foundation says. The foundation says doing an...

    • Posted December 20, 2017
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