All posts by LadyLively

  • AHA News: On Chicago’s South Side, Revitalization Aims for ‘Culture of Health’

    FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Washington Heights, a historic neighborhood on Chicago’s far South Side, faces the modern-day challenge of boosting health, education and economic opportunities for its residents. At the forefront of...

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  • Survey Shows Americans Feel Stressed

    Mass shootings, health care and the 2020 presidential election are significant causes of stress for American adults, a new survey finds. The poll of more than 3,600 U.S. adults found that 71% of them said mass shootings...

    • Posted November 8, 2019
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  • Kratom May Cause Liver Damage: Study

    The popular herbal supplement kratom may cause liver damage, researchers warn. Kratom is widely available in smoke shops and online. It’s a botanical product made from Mitragyna speciosa, a tropical evergreen tree found in Southeast Asia. At...

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  • The Essential Upper Arm Shape-Up

    Just because your upper arms are temporarily hidden under sweaters and jackets doesn’t mean you should neglect them. Here’s how to tone them with weights for better definition now and when they’re fully back in view. Hammer...

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  • A Tasty and Nutritious Way to Prepare Fish

    Want to get more fish in your diet with a lot more flavor? This two-step technique yields a crispy outside and flaky fish within. Cooking fish in a skillet is a fast and flavorful way to prepare...

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  • Give Newborn to Mom Right Away — After Moving the Electrodes

    Immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers is encouraged, but poses some potential risks in cases of cesarean birth, researchers say. In a new report, the researchers described two cases where newly delivered babies came into...

    • Posted November 8, 2019
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  • Abnormal Gut Microbiome May Stunt Preemies’ Growth

    The gut microbiome of premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) may hinder their future growth, new research shows. The study included 78 infants who weighed less than 3 pounds at birth. Their stool samples were...

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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 8, 2019

    Rapper T.I. Slammed for Daughter's Virginity Tests Two Million Pounds of Chicken Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination

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  • Health Tip: Understanding Toenail Fungus

    A toenail fungal infection typically occurs beneath the surface of the nail, says the American Podiatric Medical Association. Damp areas from swimming pools to locker rooms heighten the risk of getting a toenail fungal infection. Typically after...

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  • Health Tip: Benign Breast Lumps

    (HealthDay News) –Some 80 percent of breast lumps biopsied turn out to be benign (non-cancerous), says the Stony Brook Cancer Center. The most common benign breast condition is a fibrocystic change. These are small, fluid-filled sacs, commonly...

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