All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: If You’re 45 or Older, Get Screened for Colorectal Cancer

    The American Cancer Society’s new colorectal cancer screening guidelines recommend that people at average risk start screening at age 45. That’s a drop of five years from the former guidelines, which recommended the first screening at age...

    • Posted July 12, 2018
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  • 3 Ways to Promote Healthier Eating

    Eating a healthful diet is easier when nutritious foods are more accessible. But it’s not enough to simply buy better choices. To make a habit of choosing healthy over less-healthy options, you want to make them as...

    • Posted July 11, 2018
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  • Insurance Gaps Costly for Those With Type 1 Diabetes

    Gaps in private insurance coverage are common among American adults with type 1 diabetes, raising their risk for health crises, a new study finds. “Type 1 diabetes requires intensive daily management in order to simply remain alive,...

    • Posted July 11, 2018
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  • 3 of 4 Black Americans Have High Blood Pressure by 55

    A startling 75 percent of black people in the United States develop high blood pressure by the age of 55, a new study finds. That’s a far higher rate than seen among either white men (55 percent)...

    • Posted July 11, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: July 11, 2018

    Lawsuits Alleging Roundup Causes Cancer Can Move Forward: Judge Pfizer Temporarily Holds Off on Drug Price Hikes

    • Posted July 11, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Caring for Your Epi-Pen

    An epi-pen may be a lifesaving injection for a person with severe allergies. But the device must be cared for and stored properly. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) suggests how to care for your epi-pen: Store...

    • Posted July 11, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Traveling With a Disability

    Traveling with someone with a disability may seem daunting, but things are likely to go a lot smoother with some preparation. AARP offers this advice: Contact the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at least 72 hours before departure...

    • Posted July 11, 2018
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  • Mind-Over-Matter to Curtail Calories

    Your surroundings can play a big role when it comes to overeating. Learning how you respond in various circumstances can help you curb the calories. One study showed that people eat and drink less when their dinnerware...

    • Posted July 10, 2018
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  • This Protein Makes Armpits Reek, and Scientists Want to Stop It

    Afraid to raise your hand because of embarrassing body odor? Here’s some good news for you: Scientists say they’re one step closer to conquering smelly armpits. Researchers in England say they’ve identified a protein that enables bacteria...

    • Posted July 10, 2018
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  • Want a Meaningful Conversation? Cut the Small Talk

    If you want to be happier, try having meaningful conversations. A new study finds that quality conversation is associated with greater happiness, while small talk has no effect on mental state. The results were true for both...

    • Posted July 10, 2018
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