All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Performing the Heimlich Maneuver

    Choking is the 4th-leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States, the National Safety Council says. The Heimlich maneuver is an effective way to help a person who is choking, but is not recommended for...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Use Tampons Safely

    Tampons — cylindrical devices used to stem a woman’s menstrual flow — are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as medical devices. The FDA offers these tips for safe tampon use: Follow all directions on...

    • Posted July 18, 2018
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  • Brain Scans Yield More Clues to Autism

    Children with autism show abnormalities in a deep brain circuit that typically makes socializing enjoyable, a new study finds. Using MRI brain scans, researchers found that kids with autism showed differences in the structure and function of...

    • Posted July 17, 2018
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  • Animal Cruelty May Indicate Child Abuse

    Children who abuse animals may have been abused themselves, a new study suggests. Kids aged 10 and up who intentionally hurt animals are two to three times more likely to have been abused than kids who treat...

    • Posted July 17, 2018
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  • 4 Rules to Avoid Regaining Lost Weight

    Have you reached your ideal weight? Congratulations! You’re halfway to winning the weight loss battle. The next phase, maintaining that loss, requires a different mindset. Think of it as a new permanent diet, not a return to...

    • Posted July 17, 2018
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  • Health Tip: What’s the Difference Between Delirium and Dementia?

    Delirium is a significant change in mental status, usually occurring during times of illness or stress, Health in Aging.org says. Delirium — typically characterized by difficulty concentrating, changes in behavior or temperament, and an abrupt change in...

    • Posted July 17, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Care For an Incision After Surgery

    The last thing you want to do after surgery is develop an infection. So caring for a surgical wound is of prime importance. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions: Follow your doctor’s instructions about...

    • Posted July 17, 2018
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  • Hidden Blood in Feces May Signal Deadly Conditions

    Even if it’s not visible to the naked eye, blood in the stool can be serious — a sign of a potentially fatal disease other than colon cancer, new research suggests. This could include circulatory, respiratory, digestive,...

    • Posted July 17, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: July 16, 2018

    First Smallpox Drug Approved by FDA Illnesses Linked to Venezuela Crab Meat: FDA E. Coli Found in Water at Tennessee Ziplining Facility

    • Posted July 16, 2018
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  • On-the-Job Stress Relief

    You’ve probably heard the health warning: Sitting is the new smoking. The importance of getting up and walking to prevent serious health issues when you sit at a desk all day long has gotten a lot of...

    • Posted July 16, 2018
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