All posts by LadyLively

  • Especially in the Young, Cholesterol Is No Friend to the Heart

    Rising levels of cholesterol among young adults is strongly tied to long-term odds for the number one killer, heart disease, a new study finds. The new global study involved data on more than 400,000 people from 38...

    • Posted December 4, 2019
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  • Health Tip: 4-7-8 Breath Relaxation Exercise

    Breathing exercises can help you relax and manage stress, says the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. The center suggests using the 4-7-8 breath exercise: Exhale completely through your mouth. Close your mouth and inhale through your nose...

    • Posted December 4, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Using American Ginseng

    American ginseng is an herb that people take by mouth as a stimulant, to reduce stress, or to boost the immune system, says MedlinePlus. American ginseng has different medicinal effects from the Siberian and Asian varieties. Here’s...

    • Posted December 4, 2019
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  • Some Cities’ Smog Can Ruin Your Vacation

    Got travel plans abroad? Spending just a short time in a highly polluted city can harm your health, researchers warn. “It’s widely known that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with increased cardiovascular disease. But it...

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • Can You Find Love in Long-Term Care? Just Ask Gloria and Al

    Romance was absolutely the last thing Gloria Duncan and Al Cappiello had on their minds when they became nursing home residents. “When I got here, I felt almost like my life was over. I was a very...

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • Marijuana Could Offer Relief From Migraine Pain

    Headache and migraine patients, take note: medical marijuana may help ease your pain. The findings follow an analysis of data collected by a Canadian phone app that gathered feedback offered by 1,300 headache sufferers and nearly 700...

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Dec. 3, 2019

    Government Shut Down as Samoa Battles Measles Outbreak

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Common Causes of Knee Pain

    Knee pain is common, especially in highly active people, says the Cedars-Sinai hospital system. Women, people with a high body mass index and the elderly are at a greater risk of knee pain. Cedars-Sinai mentions these common...

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Keeping Your Retainer Clean

    Keeping your retainer clean can prevent cavities and infection, says the California Association of Orthodontists. Brushing your teeth and caring for your retainer also can ensure that your smile stays healthy. To keep your retainer clean, the...

    • Posted December 3, 2019
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  • Heart Attack at 44 Helped Her Realize Diabetes’ Dangers

    Christina Herrera was 44 years old when she felt the symptoms of a heart attack. “I was sweating, having heart palpitations and out of breath,” the high school teacher said. “My school nurse said, ‘I have to...

    • Posted December 2, 2019
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