All posts by LadyLively

  • Dance Your Way to Better Health

    Two very different studies show that dancing is more than just fun. It can keep your mind sharp and your heart healthy. The first was done in the United Kingdom and published in the American Journal of...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Tough State Gun Laws Help Keep Kids Safe

    Over a five-year period, more than 21,000 Americans aged 21 and younger died from firearm-related injuries. But when states have stricter gun laws, fewer children die from gun violence, new research shows. For the study, investigators examined...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Is Sex Good Medicine for Parkinson’s?

    Can sex help improve the health of a Parkinson’s patient? It might — at least for some. So claims a new two-year study that tracked the sexual habits and disease progression among 355 Parkinson’s patients. “This is...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 15, 2019

    Company Reaches $1.4 Billion Settlement in Opioid Treatment Investigation First Ebola Case Confirmed in City of Goma: DR Congo Officials

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Keep Your Kitchen Clean

    Keeping the kitchen clean can prevent sickness and improve the quality of health for you and your guests, says Wake Forest University. Many foodborne illnesses can be avoided with some extra care. To help maintain cleanliness, the...

    • Posted July 15, 2019
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  • Swimming Lessons a Must for Everyone

    Swimming lessons can lower the risk of drowning, but black kids often miss out on learning this lifesaving skill, a leading pediatricians group says. “Everyone should have the opportunity to learn to swim,” said Dr. Kyle Yasuda,...

    • Posted July 14, 2019
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  • Summer Can Be Hard on Your Hearing

    Some of the sounds of summer can pose a serious threat to your hearing. Outdoor concerts, fireworks, thunder, and lawn and garden equipment are among the things that trigger hearing loss, the American Academy of Audiology warns....

    • Posted July 13, 2019
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  • Adopt a Diet That’s Good for Your Gut

    Having “friendly” bacteria in your digestive system is important for good health. They help the body extract nutrients from food, and boost the immune system in the fight against inflammation and many diseases associated with it. Gut...

    • Posted July 12, 2019
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  • Elbows Key to Your Walking Efficiency , Study Shows

    Do you pump your arms while walking? Keeping your arms straight while walking is much more energy-efficient than walking with bent arms, but arm position doesn’t make much difference when running, a new, small study finds. The...

    • Posted July 12, 2019
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  • 8 in 10 Americans Want Less Nicotine in Cigarettes: CDC

    No matter the age, race, gender, education or income level, most Americans favor forcing tobacco companies to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes to make them less addictive. That’s what researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...

    • Posted July 12, 2019
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