All posts by LadyLively

  • Aggressive Blood Pressure Treatment Does Not Put Seniors at Risk: Study

    Intensive treatment to lower high blood pressure can decrease older adults’ risk of sharp blood pressure drops that can cause dizziness and increase the likelihood of falling, a new study says. It included more than 2,800 patients,...

    • Posted September 9, 2019
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  • ‘Hot’ Yoga, Hula Dance Your Way to Healthy Blood Pressure

    Moderate exercise is known to improve blood pressure — and that may include activities that are more exotic than a brisk walk, two preliminary studies suggest. In one, researchers found that “hot” yoga classes lowered blood pressure...

    • Posted September 9, 2019
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  • Dark Skin No Protection Against Sun’s Harmful Rays

    The widely held belief that people with dark skin don’t need to use sunscreen is a potentially deadly myth, an expert warns. “There’s a common colloquial phrase, ‘black don’t crack’ — meaning your skin will always be...

    • Posted September 8, 2019
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  • Back-to-School Tips for Kids on the Autism Spectrum

    FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (Healthday News) — Heading back to school can be especially stressful for children with autism and their parents, but preparation and establishing a routine can make it easier. The Children’s Hospital of Los...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • AHA News: Scientists Find Biological Link Between High Blood Pressure and Breast Cancer

    FRIDAY, Sept. 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Researchers have identified a protein that may be a risk factor for both high blood pressure and breast cancer. Previous studies have found women with high blood pressure...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Medical Schools Still Short on Minority Students

    Despite calls for more diversity among doctors in the United States, a new study shows that minorities remain underrepresented in medical schools. Researchers found that between 2002 and 2017, the actual number of minority students in medical...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Diabetes Control Has Stalled Across U.S.

    U.S. adults with diabetes are no more likely to meet disease control targets than they were in 2005, a new study finds. Typically, diabetes treatment focuses on controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, as well...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Suicide Becoming All Too Common in U.S.

    Suicide continues to become more common in the United States, with rural areas hit hardest by this ongoing crisis of despair, a new study reports. Deprivation, isolation and lack of access to mental health care all appear...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • AHA News: Pumpkin Pulp, Seeds Lower Blood Pressure in Rat Study

    Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Incorporating pumpkin pulp or seeds into a healthy diet may help reduce blood pressure levels, according to a new study using rats. The research, presented Thursday at the...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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  • Can Older Women Stop Getting Mammograms?

    Although regular screening mammograms can catch breast cancer early, new research suggests women over 75 who have chronic illnesses can probably skip this test. The study findings indicate that women with chronic conditions, such as heart disease...

    • Posted September 6, 2019
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