All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Use a Blood Thinner Safely

    More than 2 million people take a blood thinner regularly, the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality says. The medication is prescribed to help prevent blood clots. They put you at greater risk of heart attack...

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Have a Fun and Safe Vacation

    Nothing can ruin a summer vacation faster than an unexpected trip to the hospital. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers these suggestions for a healthier vacation: Avoid tanning or spending too much time in the sun....

    • Posted July 2, 2018
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  • Don’t Skip Kids’ Sun Protection on the Fourth

    When planning your Fourth of July outing, remember sun protection for youngsters. “It is imperative for parents to protect their children from the harmful effects of extreme sun exposure,” said Dr. Alberto Pappo, director of the Solid...

    • Posted July 1, 2018
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  • With Summer Here, Check for Signs of Skin Cancer

    During the summer when people trade in their jackets and jeans for flip flops and bathing suits, more skin is exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Dr. Katherine Gordon, assistant professor of dermatology at UT Southwestern...

    • Posted June 30, 2018
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  • Staying With 1 Doctor May Prolong Your Life: Study

    Sticking with one primary care doctor may help you stay healthy and extend your life, according to a new British study. Researchers reviewed 22 studies from nine countries with different cultures and health systems. Of those, 18...

    • Posted June 29, 2018
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  • Health Highlights: June 29, 2018

    Tainted Irrigation Water Likely Cause of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Ebola Outbreak in Congo 'Largely Contained,' WHO Says

    • Posted June 29, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Teens E-cigarette Users More Likely to Smoke: Study

    Students who use electronic cigarettes by the time they start ninth grade are more likely to start smoking traditional cigarettes and use other tobacco products within a year, according to a new study by the National Institutes...

    • Posted June 29, 2018
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  • Health Tip: If Your Child Has Croup

    Croup tends to occur between 3 months and 5 years of age, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Most common in autumn and winter, it causes swelling of the voice box and windpipe. This leads to a...

    • Posted June 29, 2018
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  • Make Exercise a Family Affair. Your Kids Will Thank You.

    While recommendations call for adults to exercise for 30 minutes a day, kids need double that amount — yes, 60 minutes of physical play a day. And being active as a family can make it easier for...

    • Posted June 28, 2018
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  • Focus on Just One Sport Risks Burnout for Teens

    Student athletes who specialize in one sport year-round could lose out in academics and other fields, a new study finds. “Today’s students have so many responsibilities and when you add specializing in a sport — with participation...

    • Posted June 28, 2018
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