All posts by LadyLively

  • Health Tip: Pets and Severe Weather

    Keeping your furry friends in mind when severe weather strikes should be a key part of your family’s safety plan, says the U.S. National Weather Service. Pet owners should be sure to: Bring pets indoors during storms....

    • Posted April 12, 2019
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  • Step-by-Step Exercises for a Stronger Back

    Are you neglecting or even unaware of the muscles in your back? If so, you’re putting yourself at risk. The trapezius is the diamond-shaped muscle that runs from neck to middle back and from shoulder to shoulder...

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Easy, Delicious Recipes From Your Blender

    Blenders aren’t just for whipping up fruity drinks. You can also use them to make delicious savory recipes such as dressings, spreads and soups, all in seconds. For a tasty black bean dip that’s delicious hot or...

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Sunscreen’s Secret Bonus: It Could Help Keep You Cool

    Sunscreen may do double duty when you’re outside on a summer day, keeping you cool as it protects your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. New research suggests how: When unprotected skin is exposed to the sun’s...

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Many Misdiagnosed With MS

    Almost one in five multiple sclerosis patients may be misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disease, according to a new study. Of 241 previously diagnosed multiple sclerosis (MS) patients referred to two major Los Angeles medical centers for treatment,...

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Health Highlights: April 11, 2019

    Superbug Fungus Has Sickened 600 Americans: CDC Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Against Medicaid Work Requirements FDA Warns About Consumer Devices That Claim to Diagnose Concussion

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Vehicle Exhaust Drives Millions of New Asthma Cases Annually

    Traffic pollution causes about 4 million new asthma cases in children worldwide each year, new research shows. Two-thirds of these kids live in urban areas, according to the study by researchers at George Washington University in Washington,...

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Using an AED

    Automated external defibrillators can save lives during sudden cardiac arrest, says the Red Cross. For children aged 8 or older and adults, bystanders can follow these AED steps after calling 9-1-1: Turn on the AED and follow...

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Health Tip: Babysitting Emergencies

    When babysitting, it’s important to know what to do in an emergency, says Safe Sitter. Sometimes, unfortunate incidents can happen, even if you’re careful. Being prepared is the safest precaution for anyone watching children. Safe Sitter offers...

    • Posted April 11, 2019
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  • Healthy Kitchen Essential: The Vacuum Sealer

    If you’re looking for a cooking shortcut and a way to make food more economical, consider vacuum sealing. With a vacuum sealer, you can extend the storage life of foods by measuring out the right portion sizes...

    • Posted April 10, 2019
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