All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Talk to Your Youngster About Adoption

    If you are a parent of a young adopted child, it may be time to talk about the child’s birth story. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests: Be honest, and make your explanation simple and direct. Tell...

    • Posted January 16, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Using Anti-Lock Brakes

    Anti-lock brakes are designed to restore traction to your vehicle’s tires during icy or slick road conditions. They’re meant to help prevent wheels from locking up, but they won’t shorten stopping distance, the University of Iowa says....

    • Posted January 16, 2018
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  • Take Your Houseplant to Work Day

    Do you often feel grumpy at work? Sometimes a small change in your surroundings can have a big effect on your mood. According to a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, having some greenery in...

    • Posted January 15, 2018
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  • Severe Bullying Tied to Mental Health Woes in Teens

    Teens who were severely bullied as children are at increased risk for mental health problems and suicide attempts, a Canadian study finds. The study included data on more than 1,300 children in the province of Quebec, from...

    • Posted January 15, 2018
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  • Health Tip: 5 Ways to Increase Self-Confidence

    Do you have lingering feelings of self-doubt, insecurity and incompetence, despite evidence that you are skilled and successful? The American Psychological Association calls this “imposter syndrome.” Here are the organization’s suggestions for beating imposter syndrome: If all...

    • Posted January 15, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Perform Regular Skin Checks

    Many skin cancers can be found early if you perform regular skin checks at home, the American Cancer Society says. The best time to do a monthly exam is right after a bath or shower. You should...

    • Posted January 15, 2018
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  • Running in the Cold: How to Survive and Thrive

    Whether you’re training for a marathon or just logging miles, cold-weather running requires some special health and safety precautions, according to a sports medicine expert. That said, it also gives you a chance to get ahead of...

    • Posted January 14, 2018
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  • Grandparents Help Shape Kids’ Views on Aging

    Kids who have a good relationship with their grandparents are less likely to become prejudiced against old people, a new study has found. That prejudice, known as ageism, is fairly common in children, even in those as...

    • Posted January 13, 2018
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  • Readjusting Calorie Consumption as You Lose Weight

    If you find that your weekly weight loss is slowing down, maybe it’s time to readjust your calorie intake. First, some calorie math. Your calorie baseline is the number of calories you need to maintain your weight....

    • Posted January 12, 2018
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  • Old Age Alone Not to Blame for Surgical Complications

    Various factors can increase a senior’s chances of experiencing complications after surgery, but age apparently isn’t one of them. A review of 44 studies that included more than 12,000 people aged 60 and older found that frailty,...

    • Posted January 12, 2018
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