All posts by LadyLively

  • Many Female Veterans Troubled by History of Sexual Assault

    More than one in 10 older female veterans experienced sexual assault while on active duty, a new study shows. Doctors “caring for older women veterans should recognize the prevalence and importance of when assessing...

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • U.S. Minorities’ Recent Health Gains May Be Slowing

    The gap in death rates between U.S. whites and minority groups has been narrowing in recent years, but a new study suggests that trend stopped between 2009 and 2012. “After years of progress in reducing racial/ethnic mortality...

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • More Hot Flashes Could Mean Higher Odds for Heart Trouble

    Women, if you’re bothered by frequent hot flashes, it may be more than a mere annoyance. New research offers evidence that frequent or persistent hot flashes are linked to higher odds of heart attack and stroke. The...

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 24, 2019

    Exposure to Insecticide Might Explain Cuba 'Sonic Attack' More Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Banishing Bad Study Habits

    Making a habit out of all-nighters or cramming can be unhealthy and lead to poor scholastic performance, says the American Psychological Association. To banish bad study habits, the group suggests: Create a new habit in 60 days....

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Solutions for Snoring

    Snoring occurs when the upper airways become narrow, says Harvard Medical School. As a result, airflow is disrupted, making tissues vibrate and produce the snoring noise. To help alleviate snoring, Harvard Medical school suggests: Reduce alcohol consumption....

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • Common Antidepressants May Work in Unexpected Way: Study

    Many people who take the antidepressant Zoloft report feeling better. But new research suggests the drug may be treating their anxiety, rather than their depression, at least in the early weeks. Zoloft (sertraline) — and the family...

    • Posted September 24, 2019
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  • Lighten Up Your Favorite Mac ‘N’ Cheese

    It’s hard to beat the comfort quotient of a hot, bubbling dish of macaroni and cheese, but the fat and calorie overload can be a health disaster. Here’s how to make a lighter version with all the...

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Making the Most of Your Baby’s First 3 Years

    Experts agree that the first three years of a baby’s life are a unique time of fast development. Even though a newborn seems helpless, he or she is learning every minute, absorbing information through all five senses....

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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  • Can Aspirin Help Tackle Some Cancers?

    MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 Low-dose aspirin may improve survival odds for patients battling head/neck and lung cancer, two new studies suggest. The first reviewed data on 460 patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) or...

    • Posted September 23, 2019
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