All posts by LadyLively

  • Avocado Toast With a Twist

    It’s a pricy mainstay on restaurant menus, but avocado toast is an easy and healthy breakfast or lunch that you can make at home. Avocados are full of healthy fats and vitamins C, E and B6. They’re...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Talking Health: The Vocabulary of Fitness

    Doing the right amount of exercise every day is a top health goal. To make sure you’re getting all the right types of exercise, you want to get familiar with these key exercise terms. Then you can...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 11, 2019

    EPA to Phase Out Chemical Testing on Mammals Sixth U.S. Death from Vaping-Related Lung Illness Confirmed

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Mononucleosis

    Mononucleosis, sometimes called mono, has a group of flu-like symptoms that are usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). People who have been infected with EBV will carry the virus for the rest of their lives, says...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Take Over-the-Counter Medication Wisely

    When taken as directed, over-the-counter (OTC) medication can be safe and effective, says the National Council on Patient Information and Education. To take OTC medication wisely, consumers are urged to: Read the label. Pay special attention to...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • New Strain of Strep Causing Cases of Scarlet Fever

    A new, more toxic strain of strep A bacteria is causing an outbreak of scarlet fever among British children, researchers report. The upswing in scarlet fever is the biggest seen since the 1960s. Between 2014 and 2016,...

    • Posted September 11, 2019
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  • Fast Prep Steps for Healthier Salads

    Make the most of your farmers market bounty with fast salads that highlight end-of-summer’s best produce, like a filling Cobb salad with tomatoes, corn, and green and red lettuces. Some simple prep tips make it an easy...

    • Posted September 10, 2019
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  • How to Fight Hidden Causes of Inflammation

    Tamping down inflammation is a must for people with a chronic inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. But you can be exposed to damaging inflammation without having a specific medical condition. Inflammation prevents the body from...

    • Posted September 10, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 10, 2019

    Don't Use E-Cigarettes: AMA California Passes Laws to Reduce Fake Medical Exemptions for Vaccines Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Expected to File for Bankruptcy

    • Posted September 10, 2019
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  • Occasional Naps Do a Heart Good, Swiss Study Finds

    Could grabbing a nap once or twice a week help you live longer? A new study reports the occasional nap appears to cut in half people’s risk of heart attack, strokes and heart disease, compared with folks...

    • Posted September 10, 2019
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