All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Preparing a Better Dessert

    Desserts don’t have to be off-limits for people who want to eat healthier, says Johns Hopkins University. When preparing desserts, choose baked-good recipes made with skim milk, low-fat cream cheese or yogurt. Using bananas and applesauce as...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Kayak and Canoe Safety

    Kayaking and canoeing are popular outdoor activities during summer. But before you paddle, the American Canoe Academy recommends getting to know the rules of the water. The ACA urges paddlers to: Take an on-water course. Be aware...

    • Posted July 9, 2019
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  • Kitchen Essentials: Mastering Fresh Tomato Sauce

    High in lycopene, low in calories, and rich in vitamins A and C, tomatoes are delicious fruits that can be turned into savory dishes. Try this simple fresh tomato sauce to make good use of this summer...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Do You Need Vitamin-Enhanced Foods?

    Many packaged foods have the potential to give you vitamin overload, especially if you’re already taking a daily multivitamin. Here’s what you need to know. Manufacturers have been adding nutrients to foods for decades. In fact, it...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Meals on Wheels Delivers an Extra Health Bonus for Seniors

    Meals on Wheels might do more than deliver hot food to isolated seniors: New research suggests it can serve as an early warning system for declining health. The study included Meals on Wheels drivers in Guernsey County...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Teens Risk Seizures, Coma When They Use ‘Synthetic Pot’

    Teens who use Spice, K2 or other synthetic marijuana products may risk medical harm, including coma and seizures, researchers report. A review of emergency department records in the United States also found that those who mixed the...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: July 8, 2019

    Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Pig Ear Dog Treats: CDC Cavi Brand Whole, Fresh Papayas Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Eye Drops, Ointments Sold At Walgreens Recalled Former NFL Star Tedy Bruschi Recovering From Stroke All Mississippi Coastal Beaches Closed Due to Algae...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Dealing With a Stomach Virus

    A stomach virus typically is mild and goes away on its own, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. To help ease symptoms of a stomach virus, the academy suggests: Eat bland foods. Drink clear liquids. Stay...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Causes of Appetite Loss

    Any illness can reduce or eliminate your appetite. But if the illness is treatable, appetite should return after treatment, says MedlinePlus. MedlinePlus mentions potential causes of appetite loss: Emotions such as sadness, depression or grief. Serious illnesses...

    • Posted July 8, 2019
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  • Don’t Forget Your Pets in Emergency Plans

    Your beloved pets need to be part of any plan you craft for emergencies, such as hurricanes or floods. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says you should stock at least one week’s supply of food and...

    • Posted July 6, 2019
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