All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

    Norovirus is a highly-contagious germ that triggers vomiting and diarrhea. It tends to lurk in confined areas, such as on cruise ships and in college dorms. Each year in the United States, norovirus causes up to 21...

    • Posted December 8, 2017
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  • Creating Your Family Health Tree

    A family health history can be key to your wellness. Think of it as a family tree all about your health — a record of your close relatives’ medical conditions, lifestyle habits and even where they grew...

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • Acupuncture May Ease Pain Tied to Breast Cancer Care

    THURSDAY, Dec. 7, 2017Some common breast cancer medications can trigger joint pain, but new research suggests acupuncture may ease that side effect. The finding could be a win-win for breast cancer patients, said one oncologist who reviewed...

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • Powerful Clot-Busting Drugs Not Useful After Leg Blockages: Study

    In a challenge to current medical practice, new research suggests the use of powerful clot-busting drugs in people with dangerous leg clots may not be routinely warranted. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – the development of a clot...

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • Alzheimer’s Cases to Double by 2060: Report

    As the baby boomer population ages, the number of Americans with Alzheimer’s disease will double by 2060, researchers report. The study findings, which show cases of Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment going from 6 million this year...

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • Ted Koppel’s Fight to Make COPD Headline News

    The doctor who diagnosed Grace Anne Koppel with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) didn’t pull any punches. She should start getting her affairs in order, because she only had three to five years left due to her...

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 7, 2017

    Brain Changes Found in U.S. Embassy 'Sonic Attack' Victims in Cuba

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • Health Tip: How a Cochlear Implant Works

    A cochlear implant is a small, electronic device that when surgically placed under the skin, stimulates the nerve endings in the cochlea to provide a sense of sound to a person who is severely hard of hearing....

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • Health Tip: Preparing For Endurance Exercises

    The U.S. National Institute on Aging suggests performing endurance exercises as you age. This type of exercise benefits your cardiovascular system, lungs and circulatory system. Examples include walking, jogging, swimming and biking. The agency offers these suggestions...

    • Posted December 7, 2017
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  • 4 Steps for Healthier Nails

    Good nail care is important, but it’s possible to overdo it. For instance, it turns out that too much clipping can actually be harmful. Trimming nails every day can create stress across the entire nail. Over time,...

    • Posted December 6, 2017
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