All posts by LadyLively

  • Could You Be Short on Vitamin B12?

    In the ABCs of vitamins, B12 is often overlooked. But it’s essential for the making of nerve and red blood cells, as well as DNA along with many other body processes. Adults and teens need just 2.4...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • An Expert’s Guide to Healthier Grocery Shopping

    Living well starts at the grocery store: When you choose the right foods, it’s easy to cook and eat healthfully. As a general rule, shop mostly along the perimeter of the store. This is where you’ll find...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Morning Exercise Kick-Starts Seniors’ Brains

    Want a quick brain boost? A morning session of exercise and short walks throughout the day provide a number of brain benefits for older adults, a new study says. The findings show that people should avoid uninterrupted...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Most Americans Hit Hard by Medical Bills

    Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they have suffered financial hardship due to health care costs, a new study finds. Researchers from the American Cancer Society looked at three different types of problems: difficulty paying medical bills,...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: May 2, 2019

    Measles Case Leads to Quarantine of Cruise Ship in St. Lucia Affordable Care Act Should be Struck Down: Trump Administration Dengue Vaccine Approved by FDA

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Gene Therapy May Help Fight Tough-to-Treat Blood Cancer

    A gene therapy that tweaks the immune system might offer hope to people with blood cancer that has resisted standard treatments, a new preliminary trial suggests. The cancer, called multiple myeloma, arises in certain white blood cells....

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Sensitive Teeth

    If you wince while eating sweets or brushing your teeth, you may have sensitive teeth, says the American Dental Association. Causes of sensitive teeth include: Tooth decay. A cracked tooth. Worn tooth enamel, fillings or tooth roots....

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Chemical Peel

    A chemical peel can reduce signs of aging and treat a variety of skin conditions, says the American Academy of Dermatology. Acne, discoloration, freckles and sun-damaged skin are some of the many conditions commonly treated with a...

    • Posted May 2, 2019
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  • A Celebration Salad Fit for a Queen or King

    When you want to create a festive celebration without a fat and calorie overload, a seafood-based salad is the perfect choice. To step up the extravagance, make it with crabmeat. Crab is high in vitamin B12 and...

    • Posted May 1, 2019
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  • Returning to Intimacy After Childbirth

    “No sex for six weeks” used to be the standard advice following childbirth and, according to many doctors, it is still a good practice to allow healing. But it’s not a hard-and-fast rule. Although a woman is...

    • Posted May 1, 2019
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