All posts by LadyLively

  • STDs: A Serious Health Threat at Every Age

    If you’re back on the dating scene after being in a monogamous relationship, know that STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, aren’t just a concern for teens and people in their 20s. STD rates are rising in older...

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Crunch-Free Work for Well-Defined Abs

    You don’t have to do hundreds of sit-ups and all manner of crunches to see abdominal muscle definition. The following moves are done standing and holding a weight, such as a 5-pound ball with an easy-to-grip handle....

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Airport Scanners OK for People with Implanted Heart Devices: Study

    It appears to be safe for people with implantable heart devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators to go through body scanners at airport security checkpoints, researchers say. Body scanners are becoming increasingly common worldwide. But some people...

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Americans’ Prescription Med Use Is Declining

    Bucking a longstanding upward trend, new data shows that the percentage of Americans taking any prescription drug has fallen slightly over the past decade. Still, nearly half — 45.8% — of Americans said they took at least...

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Weight-Loss Surgery Boosts Success of Procedure to Fix A-Fib

    Profoundly obese people are prone to an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, but new research suggests that weight-loss surgery can improve the odds that a procedure to restore a normal heart rhythm will work. When atrial...

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Do Adults Need a Measles Booster Shot?

    New York’s ongoing measles epidemic alarmed midtown Manhattan resident Deb Ivanhoe, who couldn’t remember whether she’d ever been vaccinated as a child. So Ivanhoe, 60, sought out her long-time primary care doctor, who performed an antibody test...

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

    Church of Scientology Cruise Ship Passengers and Crew Still Under Quarantine Eating Nuts During Pregnancy May Benefit Baby's Brain: Study British Having Less Sex, Want More: Study

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Safe Dog Toys

    Toys are key to your dog’s well-being, since they can help fight boredom and provide comfort for your dog, says the Humane Society of the United States. The society offers these guidelines for pet owners: Do not...

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Drink Enough Water

    Without enough water, your body can’t function properly, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Healthy people typically meet their fluid needs by drinking with meals and when thirsty. The CDC suggests: Carry a water bottle...

    • Posted May 8, 2019
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  • Three Ways to Improve Focus and Concentration

    Do you get distracted easily or find that it’s getting harder to stay focused on a task at hand or retain new information? These issues can happen to anyone, though they may seem to be more troublesome...

    • Posted May 7, 2019
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