All posts by LadyLively

  • Is Your Child Depressed or Suicidal? Here Are the Warning Signs

    Many parents think it couldn’t happen to their kids, but the number of children and teens admitted to children’s hospitals for thoughts of self-harm or suicide is alarming. Each year 4,600 young people between the ages of...

    • Posted June 25, 2019
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  • Healthy Work Lunches Are Hard to Come By

    If you struggle to eat a healthy lunch during your workday, a new survey suggests you’re far from alone. “The good news is most people said they are interested in doing better” when it comes to healthy...

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

    San Francisco Poised to Ban E-Cigarette Sales to Youth California Bill Would Bring Back 'Individual Mandate' Penalty for People Who Don't Buy Health Insurance Infant Formula Powder Recalled Due to Possible Metal Contamination

    • Posted June 25, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Getting Rid of Bad Breath

    About half of adults have bad breath at some point, says the American Dental Association. Medically called halitosis, it is frequently caused by eating certain potent foods, smoking or dry mouth. To help get rid of bad...

    • Posted June 25, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Treating a Dog Bite

    Whether you are bitten by your dog or an unknown one, you must treat the wound without delay. Immediate treatment reduces your risk of infection, says Cleveland Clinic. To treat a dog bite, the clinic suggests: Press...

    • Posted June 25, 2019
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  • Seafood Offers Vital Nutrient for Expectant Moms and Babies

    Omega-3 fatty acids, found in foods including fatty fish and flaxseed, may be best known for their link to heart health, but they’re also vital for pregnant women and their babies. These important nutrients have been linked...

    • Posted June 24, 2019
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  • Just How Harmful Is TV for Your Health?

    Cautions about TV viewing are as old as television itself, but how bad is it really? A number of studies cite health risks due to the link between a sedentary lifestyle and the number of hours spent...

    • Posted June 24, 2019
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  • Is Green Tea a Fad or a Real Health Boost?

    Green tea is a popular health trend, with many people sipping in hopes of deriving benefits from the brew. There’s nothing wrong with that, dietitians say — green tea is a healthy drink loaded with antioxidants. But...

    • Posted June 24, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: June 24, 2019

    Climate Change is a 'Health Emergency': Medical Groups Brand Castle Cookie and Brownie Mixes Recalled

    • Posted June 24, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Eating Dried Fruit

    Dried fruit is a healthier source of nutrition and calories. In some cases, it can be even healthier than fresh fruit, says Harvard Medical School. Dried fruit typically contains more fiber and antioxidants than fresh fruit. Fiber...

    • Posted June 24, 2019
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