All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Metal Work Safety

    Metalworking involves using metals to create parts, assemblies or large-scale structures. As a job that requires a unique set of skills, it provides special hazards, as well, says Cornell University. General metal work safety guidelines are: Wear...

    • Posted May 6, 2019
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  • New Theory Sheds Light on Leonardo da Vinci’s Artistic Decline

    A fainting-related fall that caused nerve damage in his right hand could explain why Leonardo da Vinci’s painting skills declined later in life, a new paper suggests. The report, published as the world marks the 500th anniversary...

    • Posted May 4, 2019
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  • The Surprising Benefits of Weekend Workouts

    You know the value of exercise for maintaining good health and managing chronic conditions like arthritis, but you also know how hard it is to fit daily workouts into a busy schedule to meet weekly minimums. As...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • Mental Prep for Better Performance

    “Get your head in the game!” Coaches say it to players all the time to get them to focus. The same advice can help you be more enthusiastic about your workouts. Here are five ideas: 1. Set...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • As Finals Draw Near, College Kids’ Diets Worsen

    Up all night, stressing out, feeling pressured. Cramming for college finals can bring all that, plus have students reaching for fatty, sugary foods, a new study suggests. “Stress has long been implicated in poor diet. People tend...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • For People With Autism, Encounters With Police Can Turn Dangerous

    Being stopped and questioned by a police officer can be a stressful encounter for anyone, but it is especially hazardous for those with autism. Things can go so wrong that the person with autism winds up in...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: May 3, 2019

    Pharmaceutical Exec Convicted of Bribing Doctors to Prescribe Opioid Spray Trump Drug Plan Will Cost Taxpayers $177 Billion: Report Starbucks Coffee Presses Recalled Breast Implants Linked to Cancer Can Still be Sold in U.S.: FDA

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: What to Expect From a Gynecologist Visit

    Visiting a gynecologist is important for women to maintain reproductive and sexual health. Most females should begin seeing a gynecologist at the age of 21, or earlier if they are sexually active, says the University of California...

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Signs of Hemorrhoids

    Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum. Also known as piles, hemorrhoids affect an estimated three of four adults, says Mayo Clinic. Signs of hemorrhoids include: Bleeding during bowel movements. Itching or irritation in the anal region....

    • Posted May 3, 2019
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  • AHA News: Director John Singleton’s Fatal Stroke Spotlights Black Americans’ Hypertension Risk

    WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Filmmaker John Singleton was hailed for his ability to portray black Americans’ lives on screen. His death drew attention to one of the biggest threats posed to those...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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