All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Are You Allergic to Jewelry?

    If jewelry causes your skin to itch, you may be allergic to nickel, says Winchester Hospital. Nickel is a silvery-white metal that is used to make a range of products, including zippers, buttons and costume jewelry. Winchester...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Snacks for People With Diabetes

    For people with diabetes, maintaining blood sugar may become easier with healthier snacking, says the University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center. Snacks with 15 to 30 grams of carbs and snacks containing less than 150 calories typically...

    • Posted November 6, 2019
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  • How to Make a Lighter Layer Cake

    Want to have your cake and eat nutritiously, too? You can do both if you lighten up your baking. The typical buttery layer cake may taste good, but its main ingredient is white flour, which is basically...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Get Healthier With a Mental Reset

    Making the decision to live healthier often involves important steps such as losing weight and exercising more. These are significant goals and everyday lifestyle habits that you should commit to. But there’s another type of “makeover” that...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Weight-Loss Surgery Protects Heart Patients From Future Trouble

    If you’re an obese heart patient, weight-loss surgery might be good medicine for you. New research suggests it significantly reduces the risk of heart failure and fatal heart attack in this vulnerable group. “Our findings suggest, for...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Nov. 5, 2019

    Fecal Transplants Better Than Antibiotics in Preventing C. Diff Infection Complications Vegetable Products Recalled by Mann Packing

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Run for Your Life, New Study Recommends

    Even a little running on a regular basis can extend your life, Australian researchers say. They analyzed 14 studies that included more than 232,000 people whose health was tracked for between 5.5 and 35 years. During the...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Risks Mount for Lonely Hearts After Cardiac Surgery

    Loneliness can take a heavy toll on heart patients — including a higher risk of death in the year after hospitalization, researchers found. “This study confirms what has also been indicated in previous research regarding the serious...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Bundle Up on Cold, Windy Days

    Heavy winds and chilly temps can quickly lower your body temperature, says the National Institutes of Health. The NIH provides advice for dressing for the cold and wind: Wear loose layers of clothing. The air between layers...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Getting a Clean Shave

    Shaving without cutting yourself or missing patches of hair can be a challenge, says the American Academy of Dermatology. To get a proper shave, the academy recommends: Before you shave, wet your skin and hair. Shave in...

    • Posted November 5, 2019
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