All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Cochlear Implants

    Cochlear implants are electronic devices that can restore hearing for people with hearing loss. Both adults and children can benefit from cochlear implants, says Mayo Clinic. People with cochlear implants have reported: Ability to hear speech without...

    • Posted April 18, 2019
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  • Can Games and Apps Help Your Kids Learn?

    Leading health organizations are warning about the possibility of video game addiction. The World Health Organization has included it in the latest edition of its reference book of health disorders, while the American Psychiatric Association’s book offers...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • 4 Superfoods to Put on Your Menu Today

    Science continues to discover healthy substances in foods beyond vitamins and minerals. Though no one food provides everything you need, here are four trending superfoods — all high in antioxidants — that belong in your kitchen. Green...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Do American Adults Drink Too Much? Study Says Yes

    Middle-aged Americans are hitting the sauce too hard and too often, a new poll shows. It found that 33% of adults aged 35 to 44 who have at least one drink in a typical week agreed with...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 17, 2019

    Raw Tuna Linked to Salmonella Outbreak in Seven States: CDC Singer Bebe Rexha Has Bipolar Disorder Some Batches of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Recalled for Undeclared Tree Nuts

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Practice Good Oral Habits

    Adults should maintain oral health to keep teeth strong and healthy for a lifetime, says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC encourages them to: Brush teeth thoroughly with fluoride toothpaste. Remove dental plaque...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Antidepressant Precautions

    Before taking an antidepressant, it’s important to take a few factors into consideration, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. The academy suggests: Talk to your doctor about different antidepressant options. Inform your doctor of other medicines,...

    • Posted April 17, 2019
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  • Kids Can Get UTIs, Too

    Adults aren’t the only ones susceptible to urinary tract infections, or UTIs. They can occur in kids, even infants, if bacteria get into the urinary tract, often from the bowel. Any child can get a UTI. But...

    • Posted April 16, 2019
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  • A New Twist to Work Your Obliques

    Obliques are the muscles that run along the sides of your torso, from the lower eight ribs to the front of the hip bone. They contract when you rotate your torso, so a great way to develop...

    • Posted April 16, 2019
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  • Common Sleep Myths Endanger Public Health

    Mistaken beliefs about sleep are common and pose a significant health threat, a new study warns. Among these myths: some people only need five hours of sleep; snoring is harmless; a drink before bedtime helps you fall...

    • Posted April 16, 2019
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