All posts by LadyLively

  • Many Feel ‘Frozen’ When Heart Attack Strikes

    When a heart attack occurs, delaying treatment by even a few minutes could be deadly. But many people wait hours after symptoms set in to get care — either because they feel mentally “frozen” and unable to...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Your Child’s Runny Nose

    A runny nose usually starts when your child’s cold is on the mend, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. Mucus from a runny nose helps wash the cold virus out of the nose and sinuses. After...

    • Posted May 31, 2019
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  • Getting Zesty With Citrus Fruits

    Want to be part of the movement to limit food waste of all kinds? One tasty way is to get the most from all your citrus fruits by using the zest, the brightly colored top layer of...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • How Kids Benefit From Doing Chores

    Chores. Whether you’re an adult or a child, the very word makes any job sound less than fun. But these everyday tasks make households run, and engaging kids in age-appropriate chores from an early age teaches them...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • Cancer Patients Vaping in Growing Numbers

    Vaping is gaining a foothold in an unlikely population: New research shows a growing number of cancer patients are using electronic cigarettes. “The gradual but steady increase is quite striking,” said study author Dr. Nina Sanford, an...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • A Less Invasive Fix Works Well for Abdominal Aneurysm

    Bulges (aneurysms) in the abdominal aorta can pose real danger, but research suggests a less invasive method may be as good a fix for the problem as traditional surgery. The less invasive procedure is called endovascular repair....

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: May 30, 2019

    FDA Approves First Test for Zika in Human Blood Ariana Grande Postpones Shows Due to Tomato Allergy Some CBD Oils, Marijuana-Derived Drug Now Allowed on Flights: TSA

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a collection of symptoms, typically without visible signs of damage or disease in the digestive tract. People who have family members with IBS are at greater risk themselves, says the National Institutes of...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Naloxone Fast Facts

    Naloxone, also known as Narcan or Evzio, is a medication that treats opioid overdose. Naloxone can restore normal respiration for people who have stopped breathing, says the U.S. National Institute on Drug Abuse. Naloxone can be: Injected,...

    • Posted May 30, 2019
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  • Could You Have a Sensitive Gut?

    If you’ve ever wondered why emotional distress causes stomach cramps or a mad dash to the bathroom, know that there’s a direct line of communication that runs from your brain to your digestive tract. It’s called the...

    • Posted May 29, 2019
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