All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Infertility 101

    For many people, an infertility diagnosis is overwhelming. Infertility is characterized by the failure to have a pregnancy after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex, says the National Infertility Association. For a person or couple facing infertility,...

    • Posted April 29, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Getting Enough Magnesium

    Magnesium is a mineral that is important for regular bodily function, says the Office of Dietary Supplements. Magnesium is commonly found in various plant-based and animal-based foods. Foods that are high in magnesium include: Almonds, cashews and...

    • Posted April 29, 2019
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  • How Much Does Your Kid Weigh? Chances Are, You’re Underestimating

    Parents and doctors often overlook how overweight kids are, which could leave youngsters at increased risk for health problems linked to excess weight, British researchers say. They reviewed 87 studies that included nearly 25,000 children, age 19...

    • Posted April 28, 2019
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  • For Obese People, Commuting by Car Can Be a Killer: Study

    Being obese and commuting by car can be a deadly mix, a new study warns. Researchers analyzed data on more than 163,000 adults, aged 37 to 73, in the United Kingdom. The participants were followed for an...

    • Posted April 28, 2019
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  • Breast Milk Has Biggest Benefit for Preemies’ Brains: Study

    Another reason breast is best: Breast milk boosts levels of chemicals crucial for brain growth and development in premature babies with a very low birth weight, a new study reveals. “Our previous research established that vulnerable preterm...

    • Posted April 27, 2019
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  • Why Kids Should Play More Than One Sport

    Playing team sports is a great way to teach kids life lessons about leadership, teamwork and how to socialize with peers. Sports are also a great way to build self-esteem and gain physical skills. Most important, they’re...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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  • How to Make a Powerhouse Smoothie

    Smoothies make for a fast and filling breakfast or snack, but the bloom is off the rose when it comes to their health profile. Turns out that many store-bought smoothies are hidden havens for a crazy amount...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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  • ‘Exposure Therapy’ May Work Best for PTSD Plus Drinking Problems

    For veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) combined with a drinking problem, the type of psychotherapy prescribed can make a difference in recovery rates, a new study finds. So-called prolonged exposure therapy is more effective than coping...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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  • How Does Age Affect Creativity? Nobel Prize Winners Offer Clues

    Creativity doesn’t fade as you get older, but it may change, a new study shows. An examination of 31 winners of the Nobel Prize in economics found an early peak of winners in their mid-20s and a...

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 26, 2019

    Hundreds Quarantined for Measles at Two Los Angeles Universities Food Poisoning Cases Rise in U.S. First Confirmed ID of "Kissing Bug" in Delaware

    • Posted April 26, 2019
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