All posts by LadyLively

  • Don’t Try to Kick the Smoking Habit Alone

    Going solo when trying to quit smoking isn’t enough, one lung health expert says. “Smokers develop a physiological dependence on nicotine, and they need more than willpower to quit,” said Dr. Danish Ahmad, a pulmonologist with Penn...

    • Posted February 16, 2020
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  • Shower Your Valentine With Love All Year Long

    You need to work on your relationship with your significant other all year round, not just on Valentine’s Day, a relationship expert advises. There are five key things you can do to keep your relationship healthy, according...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • Traumatic Brain Injuries Raise Risk of Psychiatric Ills in Soldiers

    U.S. soldiers who suffer a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) are more likely to suffer other mental health woes than those with other serious injuries, a new study finds. It also showed that the rate...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • Could 9 in 10 Cases of Dengue Be Prevented?

    Scientists say that 90% of dengue cases could be slashed by artificially infecting mosquitoes. Dengue viruses are spread to people by infected mosquitoes. But infecting the insects with Wolbachia bacteria blocks the dengue virus from replicating in...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • AHA News: Spanish-Speaking Stroke Survivors Face More Obstacles

    FRIDAY, Feb. 14, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Stroke survivors who speak Spanish are more likely to have low stroke literacy and a negative perception of their health care, according to a new study that called...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • 5 Secrets to an Allergy-Free Valentine’s Day

    Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to shower your loved one with gifts, but some may do more harm than good. “If you want to impress your beloved this year, take a pass on gifts that cause...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • Hot Chocolate Could Help Ease Painful Clogged Leg Vessels

    Could hot chocolate deliver relief to those suffering from the painful condition known as peripheral artery disease (PAD)? A small, new study says it’s entirely possible. Though you may be picturing a steaming cup of hot milk...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • Antiviral Drug, Plasma Transfusions Show Promise in Treating Coronavirus

    The race is on to find effective treatments against the new COVID-19 coronavirus spreading through China, and two new therapies show real promise, researchers say. One is an experimental antiviral medicine that already being used by Chinese...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • Restful Romance: Smelling Your Lover’s Shirt Can Help You Sleep

    Bedtime without your partner on Valentine’s Day could make sleep elusive. But a new study suggests one remedy: Cuddling up with a piece of his or her clothing. Researchers say having a loved one’s natural scent nearby...

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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  • Health Highlights: Feb. 14, 2020

    Medtronic MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps Recalled U.S Life Expectancy to Reach 85 by 2060 Unilever to Stop Marketing to Children

    • Posted February 14, 2020
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