All posts by LadyLively

  • A Tasty, Good-for-You Treat: Roasted Garlic

    Few ingredients span the range of international cuisines as much as garlic. Garlic has a rich and interesting history as both a flavoring and a medicinal food. The bulb of a plant in the allium family (along...

    • Posted September 5, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Sept. 5, 2019

    Psychedelic Research Center Created at Johns Hopkins University White House Announces Nearly $2 Billion in Grants to Fight Opioid Epidemic New Facebook, Instagram Pop-Up Windows Counter Vaccine Misinformation Michigan First State to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

    • Posted September 5, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Signs of Gallstones

    Gallstones are hard, pebble-like pieces that form in the gallbladder, says the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Many people who have gallstones do not have symptoms and typically don’t require treatment. The agency...

    • Posted September 5, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Causes of Amnesia

    Amnesia is a temporary loss of memory. Those with amnesia can forget facts, information and experiences, says Mayo Clinic. Mayo mentions these potential causes of amnesia: Stroke. Brain inflammation. Heart attack. Carbon monoxide poisoning. Long-term alcohol abuse....

    • Posted September 5, 2019
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  • What Works Best Against Varicose Veins?

    More than 40 million Americans suffer from varicose veins, which can be both unsightly and painful, but the best way to get rid of them hasn’t been clear. Now, British researchers report that laser ablation and surgery...

    • Posted September 5, 2019
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  • Easy Neck Stretches for Tension Relief

    It can happen when you’re stuck in traffic, or hunched over for hours at your desk, or even sitting in the stands watching your child’s lacrosse game — that painful twinge in the back of your neck....

    • Posted September 4, 2019
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  • Poached Pears, Two Ways

    Looking for an elegant dessert that’s healthy, too? Poached pears are ideal because they’re sweet and hold their shape well during cooking. They can also be topped with a sweet finish or a surprisingly tangy one. Either...

    • Posted September 4, 2019
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  • Many Older Americans Aren’t Equipped to Weather Hurricanes Like Dorian

    As Hurricane Dorian continues to churn up the east coast of Florida, a new poll shows that many older Americans aren’t fully prepared to cope with natural disasters or severe storms. The poll of more than 2,200...

    • Posted September 4, 2019
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  • Poor Circulation in Legs? Statin Meds Can Keep You Living Longer

    Folks with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a much lower risk of death if they take cholesterol-lowering statins as directed by their doctor, a new study reports. About 200 million people worldwide suffer from PAD, a condition...

    • Posted September 4, 2019
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  • Hurricane Dorian Can Wreak Havoc on Heart Health

    As Hurricane Dorian rolls up the southeastern coast of the United States, most in its path worry about having enough water, food and batteries to ride the storm out. But the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that...

    • Posted September 4, 2019
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