All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Waking Up Without Caffeine

    A lot of people turn to caffeine to get an energy boost in the morning. But there are healthier ways to start the day, says Iowa State University. The school mentions six ways to wake up without...

    • Posted December 13, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Remedies for Constipation

    More than half of older adults regularly deal with constipation, says Harvard Medical School. From lack of fiber and fluids to ignoring the urge to “go,” constipation can have many causes. While laxatives are a quick way...

    • Posted December 13, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Advice on Home Wound Care

    Many minor injuries can be treated at home by following a few guidelines, says the University of California. But for animal bites, deep cuts or wounds that bleed excessively, you should always see a doctor. The school...

    • Posted December 12, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Winter Hiking and Safety

    Hiking in the chilly weather can be a fun way to stay active. But before you head out on the trail, it’s important to prepare for unexpected conditions. For safe winter hiking, the North Country Trail Association...

    • Posted December 12, 2019
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  • For Some, Follicular Lymphoma May Be Curable

    Some patients in remission from the blood cancer called follicular lymphoma can be considered cured, a new small study suggests. Using DNA sequencing, researchers were able to test the patients’ blood to see if mutations that caused...

    • Posted December 11, 2019
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  • Black Patients May Not Gain Heart Benefit From Low-Dose Aspirin

    The daily use of low-dose aspirin against heart disease may have taken another knock. New research shows that the practice may not provide black Americans with any lowering of their heart attack risk. Researchers analyzed 11 years...

    • Posted December 11, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 11, 2019

    Hepatitis A Outbreak in Six States Linked to Fresh Blackberries Trump's Clashing Top Health Officials Summoned to White House Meeting Frozen Embryo Transfer Tied to Higher Childhood Cancer Risk

    • Posted December 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Muscle Spasms

    Muscle spasms occur when your muscle contracts involuntarily and cannot relax, says Cleveland Clinic. Most commonly, people have muscle spasms in the thighs, calves, foot arches, hands, arms and abdomen. Muscle spasms can range from mild twitches...

    • Posted December 11, 2019
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  • Are Superbugs Making Themselves at Home in Your Makeup Bag?

    Makeup is a daily staple for most women, but new research finds that 9 of 10 beauty products may harbor superbugs after they’re opened. Beauty blenders (sponges used to apply foundation or other products to the face),...

    • Posted December 10, 2019
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  • Sometimes, Aspirin May Be Enough to Ease Migraines

    A cheap, century-old drug in most Americans’ medicine cabinets — aspirin — may come to the rescue for people suffering from migraines, a new study finds. While there are effective prescription medications, many migraine patients in the...

    • Posted December 10, 2019
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