All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Highlights: Oct. 11, 2019

    U.S. Government Urges Caution When Taking Patients Off Opioid Painkillers Royal Couples Add Voices to Mental Health PSA Washington State Bans Flavored Vaping Products

    • Posted October 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Practicing Motorcycle Safety

    More than 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in crashes in 2017 alone, says the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To stay safer on the road, the agency encourages motorcyclists to: Practice operating your motorcycle before taking it...

    • Posted October 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Choking First Aid

    Thousands of Americans die each year from choking. The American Red Cross describes first aid to help prevent this type of death: Give five back blows. To do so, bend the person forward at the waist and...

    • Posted October 11, 2019
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  • Lack of Sleep May Cause Thinking Declines in Hispanics

    If you’re Hispanic and missing out on needed sleep, a new study suggests that could make you more prone to memory problems and possibly Alzheimer’s disease. “This finding is particularly important because Hispanics have a significantly higher...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Barley: A Tasty Alternative to Rice

    Looking for a simple yet delicious way to enjoy whole grains? Start with nutritious, easy-to-cook barley, a great swap for processed grains like white rice. When shopping, choose hulled barley instead of pearl. Hulled barley retains more...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Pain Relief: When to Use Cold, When to Use Heat

    Sore from a workout? You don’t have to reach for pain relief medicine when ice or heat will help. But when should you go cold and when should you go warm? Ice is the go-to therapy when...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Nearly 5 Million American Kids Are Obese, New Study Finds

    THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019America’s child obesity epidemic shows no signs of shrinking. About 4.8 million American kids aged 10 to 17 — just over 15% — were obese in 2017-2018, according to a new report. “These new...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Oct. 10, 2019

    Washington State Bans Flavored Vaping Products Pet Turtles Linked to Salmonella Outbreak: CDC NYC Sues Flavored Online E-Cigarette Sellers Teens Share Vaping Experiences With Melania Trump Medicare Fraud-Prevention Rules to be Revised

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Addressing Your Child’s Biting Habit

    From wanting attention to communicating their feelings, children bite for a variety of reasons, says the National Association for the Education of Young Children. When addressing your child’s biting habit, the association suggests: Watch your child to...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Excessive Sweating

    Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a medical condition that happens when a person sweats more than necessary. People with hyperhidrosis sweat when the body does not need cooling, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Many...

    • Posted October 10, 2019
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