All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Blood Alcohol Content

    Blood alcohol content (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream, says the American Addiction Centers. It can be measured 30 to 70 minutes after drinking. Nothing can lower your BAC except time. Coffee, cold...

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Exposure Therapy

    Exposure therapy is a psychological treatment developed to help people confront their fears, says the American Psychological Association (APA). When people are fearful of things, they tend to avoid what frightens them. With exposure therapy, psychologists create...

    • Posted July 26, 2019
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  • What Happens to the Children When Parents Fight?

    “Don’t fight in front of the kids.” Sounds like familiar advice that’s been passed down from generation to generation. But as it turns out, it’s not always the fighting, but rather the way you fight that can...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • How to Make a Delicious and Healthy Frozen Fruit Pop

    If you’re looking for a frozen treat that won’t give your healthy eating plan the cold shoulder, pass on store-bought pops and make your own. Some prepackaged pops might be calorie-friendly, but many have dyes and preservatives....

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Smog Could Land Newborns in Intensive Care

    The danger that air pollution poses to the hearts and lungs of adults is well-documented, but new research suggests that newborns are also at risk. Infants of mothers who were exposed to high levels of air pollution...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Plant-Based Diet Helps Keep Diabetes at Bay

    Turns out that the old adage — an apple a day keeps the doctor away — may actually be true. New research suggests that the more plant foods you eat, the lower your risk of type 2...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 25, 2019

    U.S. Fertility Rate At All-Time Low Death Rates Rising Among Young and Middle-Age U.S. Adults

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Phobias

    A phobia is an anxiety disorder that produces a strong, irrational fear of something that poses little danger, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Phobias can range from a fear of highway driving to...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Chiropractors and Back Pain

    For those with back pain, even daily activities can be uncomfortable. A common treatment option is chiropractic care, says Duke University. A chiropractor typically will use his or her hands to improve joint mobility, relieve muscle tightness...

    • Posted July 25, 2019
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  • Spice Up Your Cooking With Licorice-Scented Herbs

    Love the idea of using more exotic fresh herbs in your cooking, but not sure where to begin? Thai basil and tarragon are two to try. Thai basil and tarragon are richly flavored, leafy green herbs —...

    • Posted July 24, 2019
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