All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Protect Your Body’s Bacteria

    Trillions of microscopic organisms live in and on your body. While that may be a scary thought, most of them are good for you, says the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Your body’s bacteria can help you...

    • Posted September 27, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Staying Safe After a Hurricane

    Just because a hurricane passes your area doesn’t mean the worst isn’t yet to come, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. To stay safe in the aftermath of a hurricane, the CDC suggests: If...

    • Posted September 27, 2019
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  • Beating Opioid Addiction Can Be Tough, Here’s What Helps

    A constant barrage of news on America’s opioid epidemic stokes feelings of hopelessness, and with good reason: Every day, more than 130 people are dying from overdoses, according to government statistics. But amid the harrowing stories, there’s...

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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  • Walking Pace May Signal If Stroke Patients Can Return to Work

    Walking speed may indicate whether young stroke survivors are ready to return to work, a new study suggests. And 3 feet per second may be the threshold that predicts whether they can meet a workday’s challenges, the...

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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  • How to Give Wild Rice an Expert Touch

    Love the taste of wild rice, but aren’t sure how to make it yourself? It’s easier than you think once you know how to prep and cook it the correct way. Wild rice is not actually rice,...

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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  • Making Lifestyle Changes You Can Live With

    Research published in the Journal of Nutrition and Dietetics highlights two important steps for improving diet and exercise habits. The first is getting practical and personalized tips for making changes that you’ll permanently adopt. The second is...

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 26, 2019

    Medicare Advantage Offers New Benefits

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Don’t Eat Too Much Meat

    Eating too much meat can make you sick, says New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Too much red meat — especially processed meats like sausages, bacon, salami and hot dogs — contribute to chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes and...

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Using Fitness Trackers

    Fitness trackers can be great tools for improving heart health, says the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Depending on what’s most comfortable for you, potential fitness trackers include pedometers, smartphone tracking apps or wearable devices. To...

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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  • FDA Approves Vaccine for Prevention of Smallpox, Monkeypox

    Jynneos is approved for adults considered at high risk for infection

    • Posted September 26, 2019
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