All posts by LadyLively

  • The Benefits of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet

    The body’s immune system is designed to fight off threats, like infection-causing germs, through a process called inflammation. But a steady state of inflammation can lead to everything from diabetes to autoimmune diseases to heart disease to...

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • Quick Test Helps Predict Hospital Readmission Risk After Heart Attack

    For elderly heart attack survivors, how well they perform on a simple mobility test could help predict whether they will be back in the hospital within a month, researchers say. Nearly one in five of these heart...

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • Veggies, Fruits and Grains Keep Your Heart Pumping

    As if you needed any more proof that fruits, vegetables and whole grains are good for you, a new study finds they may cut your chances of heart failure by 41%. Conversely, the so-called Southern diet, which...

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • Skipping Breakfast Could Be a Bad Move for Your Heart

    Think breakfast isn’t the most important meal of the day? Think again, say researchers behind a new study that found the risk of heart-related death rises dramatically for folks who skip the morning repast. Compared to people...

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 23, 2019

    Malawi First Country to Immunize Children Against Malaria L.A. County Measles Outbreak Under Investigation

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • Many ‘Gen Xers’ Desolate as They Navigate Adulthood: Study

    Despair runs rampant through Generation X as these Americans struggle through middle age, a new study reports. So-called indicators of despair — depression, suicide, drug and alcohol abuse — are rising among those in their late 30s...

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Care For Bleeding Gums

    From plaque buildup to gum disease, bleeding gums can be a sign of many conditions. To treat bleeding gums, MedlinePlus recommends: Visiting the dentist every six months. Following your dentist’s homecare instructions. Brushing and flossing your teeth...

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Understanding Kidney Stones

    One in ten people will have a kidney stone at some point in their lives, says the National Kidney Foundation. Kidney stones are hard objects that are produced from chemicals in urine. Symptoms can range from lower...

    • Posted April 23, 2019
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  • How to Make Your Workplace a Healthier One

    Even if you love your job, your workspace might not love you back. Because people may spend 40 or more hours on the job, often at a desk, all that exposure to less-than-inspiring surroundings can negatively influence...

    • Posted April 22, 2019
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  • Asparagus: A Tasty Spring Veggie That Boosts Gut Health

    Asparagus is a great spring vegetable that can be a tasty side dish or the starring ingredient in a main course like risotto. And it’s more than just delicious — asparagus is great for digestive health, too....

    • Posted April 22, 2019
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