All posts by LadyLively

  • How to Help Your Heart Weather Extreme Heat

    As extreme heat events become more common, you need to know how to protect your heart. Hot temperatures and high humidity can lead to dehydration, which causes the heart to work harder and puts it at risk,...

    • Posted August 11, 2019
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  • Why You Should Make Family Meals Part of Your Busy Day

    Family meals are a recipe for healthy eating in kids, nutritionists say. “Research shows that families who regularly dine together are more likely to eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber and are less likely to eat fried...

    • Posted August 10, 2019
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  • Are You Still Putting Off Colon Cancer Screening?

    No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but it can save your life. So you might be wondering whether a home test is a good alternative. These tests involve mailing a stool sample to a lab. Older...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Tips for Preventing Diverticulitis

    Although colonoscopy screens for cancer, it can also uncover a common condition called diverticulosis. This is when one or more pockets develop in the colon wall, often in the large bowel. These pockets occur over time, possibly...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Raising Legal Smoking Age to 21 Works

    Parts of the United States that raised the legal age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21 have seen significant reductions in cigarette smoking among young adults. Compared to other regions, those with tobacco-21 laws had a...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Pure CBD Won’t Make You Fail a Drug Test, But…

    As the CBD craze sweeps the nation, some users may wonder whether the cannabis extract can make them fail a drug test. A preliminary study suggests the answer is “no” — at least if the CBD is...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: Aug. 9, 2019

    Climate Change Will Harm Food Production, Nutrition: Report

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Fatigue in Older Adults

    For older adults, being tired here and there may be common, says the National Institute on Aging. Illness, medication, emotional distress, poor sleep habits, alcohol and junk food are some of the many possible causes of fatigue....

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Avoiding Anemia

    Anemia is a blood disorder characterized by a shortage of either red blood cells or hemoglobin. It can leave people feeling frequently exhausted and sluggish, says the National Institutes of Health (NIH). To prevent or counter anemia,...

    • Posted August 9, 2019
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  • Personal Trainers’ Top Tips

    Ever wonder what top trainers tell their best clients? Personal trainers excel in mapping out individualized exercise programs. And they also offer insights that can help fitness buffs stay motivated. Here are some of their best tips:...

    • Posted August 8, 2019
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